Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe is a favorite for many families. These cookies are soft, sweet and lightly spicy. The cinnamon sugar coating makes them special. Many people love baking this Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe during holidays and weekends.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons extra sugar for coating
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Line baking trays with parchment paper. Keep trays ready before mixing dough.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- Add butter and sugar to bowl. Beat until light, fluffy, and pale. This step builds cookie softness.
Add Eggs
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each addition. Dough should look smooth and creamy.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
Combine Wet and Dry
- Slowly add dry mixture to wet ingredients. Mix until soft dough forms. Do not overmix dough.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
- Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar in a small bowl. This creates classic snickerdoodle coating.
Shape the Cookies
- Roll dough into small balls. Roll each ball in cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
Arrange on Tray
- Place cookie balls on tray. Leave space between each cookie for spreading while baking.
Bake the Cookies
- Bake for ten to twelve minutes. Edges should set while centers stay slightly soft.
Cool and Enjoy
- Remove cookies from oven. Cool on rack. Cookies firm up while cooling and stay chewy inside.
Notes
- Chill dough for thicker cookies if desired.
- Use room temperature butter for best mixing.
- Add nutmeg for extra warm flavor.
- Roll cookies twice for stronger cinnamon taste.
- Use brown sugar for deeper flavor twist.
- Avoid overbaking for soft texture.