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The Best Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies

Three soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies coated in cinnamon sugar, resting on a white plate.
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You will bake the best soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies with this simple recipe. Get the authentic cinnamon sugar coating every time you bake these family favorite cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps create a soft cookie.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small, shallow bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon. This is your classic cinnamon sugar coating.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. For thicker cookies, slightly underbake.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra thick and fluffy cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling in the cinnamon sugar.
  • If you want a slightly tangy flavor, use fresh cream of tartar.
  • Store cooled snickerdoodles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain chewiness.

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