Description
Soft, chewy, and coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar blend, these Chewy Snickerdoodles are the ultimate easy recipe for anyone craving a cozy homemade treat. Perfect as a quick breakfast snack, easy dessert, or comforting addition to your dinner ideas, these cookies bring classic bakery flavor right into your kitchen. With simple ingredients and foolproof steps, this recipe is ideal for beginners and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Chill dough for 20–30 minutes if needed.
7. Mix cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
8. Roll dough into balls.
9. Coat each ball in cinnamon sugar.
10. Place on baking sheet spaced apart.
11. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are set.
12. Cool before serving.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture.
Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft and chewy.
Chilling the dough improves flavor and prevents spreading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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