Heavenly Homemade Snickerdoodles Recipe
These homemade snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar, offering a delightful flavor that rivals any bakery treat.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on baking sheets, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops crack slightly.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the dough.