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Soft Sensational Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies coated in cinnamon sugar and baked to perfection. A classic comfort cookie for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  6. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl for coating.
  7. Roll dough into 1½-inch balls and coat each in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are set.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra soft cookies, remove them from the oven while the centers still look slightly underdone.