Homemade Bakery-Style Snickerdoodles Recipe
Bakery Style Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar, perfect for any occasion. They offer a delightful sweet and slightly salty flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; the dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop dough and roll into balls, then coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the dough balls on the baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are light golden brown and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle sea salt on top after baking.