Description
Irresistible Snickerdoodle cookies dance with cinnamon-sugar magic, promising pure comfort in each delightful bite. Homemade warmth and nostalgic sweetness will transport you to cherished childhood moments with just one heavenly crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks or 226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups (344 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
Spices and Leavening Agents:
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375F (190C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a dry ingredient foundation by whisking flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Develop the cookie base by creaming butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light, airy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending until the texture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Craft a cinnamon-sugar coating by thoroughly mixing granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate shallow dish.
- Form uniform dough balls using a tablespoon, then generously roll each portion in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately two inches apart to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers, which indicate perfect snickerdoodle doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for five minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Experiment with different spices like nutmeg or cardamom in the cinnamon-sugar coating for a unique flavor twist.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling to prevent spreading and create thicker, more defined cookies.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the texture remains soft and tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain moisture and prevent them from becoming dry or crumbly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg