Description
Soft and chewy Snickerdoodles with a signature tangy flavor from cream of tartar. Rolled in a cinnamon-sugar coating and baked for a crackled finish, these cookies are perfect for sweet cravings or family gatherings. Made with simple everyday ingredients for easy home baking.
Ingredients
Unsalted Butter, softened
Granulated Sugar
Large Eggs, room temperature
All-Purpose Flour
Cream of Tartar
Baking Soda
Ground Cinnamon
Granulated Sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined
In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
Scoop dough into 1-inch balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on parchment-lined baking sheets
Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden and slightly cracked
Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature butter and eggs to ensure smooth emulsification
European-style butter (with higher fat content) enhances flavor richness
To avoid dry cookies, measure flour using the spoon-and-level method (scoop without packing)
Replace granulated sugar with coconut sugar for a subtle caramel note
Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Easy & Delicious Homemade Cookie Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg