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Classic Snickerdoodles

A close-up of several freshly baked Snickerdoodles piled on a plate, dusted with cinnamon sugar.
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Enjoy soft, chewy snickerdoodles with a crinkly top, coated in cinnamon sugar. This recipe delivers that nostalgic, comforting taste with a hint of tang from cream of tartar.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Rolling: 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon for rolling.
  7. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra soft cookies, do not overbake. They will continue to set as they cool.
  • If you don’t have cream of tartar, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of baking powder for every 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar, but the tang and chew will be slightly different.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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