Classic Snickerdoodles: The Best Homemade Treats You’ll Love
Deliciously soft and chewy, these Classic Snickerdoodles are the ultimate homemade cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Roll the dough into balls, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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