Why You’ll Love These
Everyone loves a Snickerdoodle, right? Well, I must confess I never thought they were all that. It’s a sugar cookie dipped in cinnamon sugar, right? This recipe converted me into a snickerdoodle fan. You can bake them for yourself or share them at large gatherings and parties. Add this Snickerdoodle cookie to your holiday baking list. They’re so easy to make and always a big hit. The perfect texture for a snickerdoodle cookie! Easy to make and fun to share! Cinnamon-sugar-coated crackle tops, slightly crisp edges, and a tender, chewy middle make for the cookie of your dreams!!! I promise. Looking for more cookies to bake for the Christmas holidays? Try our gingerbread cookies, raspberry thumbprint cookies, butterball cookies, and Italian fig cookies.
Key Ingredients
Dry Ingredients – All-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.Wet Ingredients – Eggs and unsalted butter.Flavorings – Granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
How to Make the Best Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies
Everyone knows the basics of cookie dough making, right? Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside. Cream the butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar in a separate bowl. Scrape down the sides of the bowl if necessary. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix to combine. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Chill the dough ball for 1 hour. Mix the cinnamon and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar together in a small bowl. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll the cookie dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to cover completely. Place at least 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown. Rotate the pan in the oven halfway through the baking time, if needed. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes. Then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. A few of these may or may not have made it into my mouth before completely cool. This easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe comes highly recommended by my husband. He claims they are the “perfect snickerdoodle”. A great chewy snickerdoodle recipe for those Christmas cookie trays!
Tips
Measure the flour correctly for the best snickerdoodle recipe. Aerate, spoon, and swoop level.Use softened butter and room-temperature eggs.You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer to make these cookies.You can replace the cream of tartar and baking soda with two teaspoons of baking powder, but it won’t be a classic snickerdoodle recipe. Cream of tartar adds a slightly tangy flavor to these cookies, setting them apart from basic sugar cookies.To achieve that chewy texture, do not overbake the cookies!
