Classic Snickerdoodles: The Best Chewy Cookies to Delight Everyone
Indulge in the delightful taste of classic snickerdoodles with their chewy texture and cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and then roll in the cinnamon sugar.
- Place on baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, do not overbake.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg