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Classic Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodles

A stack of freshly baked, soft snickerdoodle cookies coated in cinnamon sugar on a white plate.
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Make the best buttery snickerdoodles with this easy recipe. You get soft, chewy cookies every time, coated in a perfect cinnamon sugar blend.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small, shallow bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and the ground cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the thickest, fluffiest cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
  • Cream of tartar is essential; it gives the snickerdoodle its signature slight tang and soft texture.
  • You can substitute brown butter for a richer, buttery flavor in your dough base.

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