Description
These classic Snickerdoodle Cookies are a favorite for their soft, chewy texture and irresistible cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Rolling Mixture:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll Cookies: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Bake: Place cookies on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
