Snickerdoodle Recipe

This snickerdoodle recipe delivers soft, chewy cookies with that signature cinnamon-sugar coating. Passed down through generations, these classic cookies have a light tang from cream of tartar and a buttery texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for holidays, bake sales, or anytime you crave a comforting treat.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup softened butter
2 large eggs
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Coating:

2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

How to Bake

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat together white sugar, butter, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir into the creamed mixture until the dough forms.
In a small bowl, combine white sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
Shape dough into 2-teaspoon-sized balls and roll each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 7 minutes, then let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies