Soft And Chewy Snickerdoodles
These soft and chewy snickerdoodles are a family favorite! Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, they're a hit at gatherings and a treat for all ages.
Ingredients
- 3 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 cup salted butter 2 sticks
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the butter until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and cream of tartar into the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls (1.5 to 2 inches wide) and coat them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for rolling.
- Place dough balls on baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart and bake for 9-11 minutes.
- Remove cookies from the oven, shape them gently with a spoon, and let them cool for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.