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Classic Snickerdoodle Recipe

Classic Snickerdoodle Recipe

Enjoy these classic snickerdoodle cookies with crisp edges and melt-in-your-mouth centers, featuring plenty of cinnamon sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 cookies
Calories 124 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • handheld mixer
  • Stand Mixer
  • paddle attachment
  • baking sheet
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients
  

COOKIES

  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour be sure to measure properly
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 0.75 teaspoon vanilla extract

COATING

  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a medium bowl, toss together the flour, cream of tartar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy (approximately 2-3 minutes).
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat again until completely incorporated.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture in two parts. Beat on medium-high speed until dough is completely combined. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177ºC). Line a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  • Toss together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the cookie dough coating in a small bowl.
  • Using a cookie scoop, roll dough into balls. Drop each ball into the cinnamon-sugar coating and roll around to coat completely. Place on baking sheet, no more than 8 per sheet.
  • Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until edges just start to set. Remove from oven and allow to rest on baking sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Cream of tartar is preferable, but can be replaced with baking soda. Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into batter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Baking, Classic Snickerdoodle Recipe, Cookies, cookies recipe, Dessert, Snickerdoodles
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