Easiest Snickerdoodles Ever
Craving a deliciously soft and chewy treat that comes together in no time? Meet the *Easiest Snickerdoodles Ever*! Perfectly golden with a buttery interior, these classic cookies are coated in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar layer for the ultimate sweet-spiced flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple pantry ingredients like cream of tartar and brown sugar, this foolproof recipe ensures irresistibly tender results every time—even for beginner bakers! Ideal for holiday gatherings, quick weeknight desserts, or a cozy coffee pairing, these snickerdoodles will have everyone reaching for seconds. Bake up a batch today and enjoy the timeless charm of this quick and easy cookie recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 1 unit large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, and beat until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon and the granulated sugar for coating.
Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, scoop the dough into approximately 1.5-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked. Avoid overbaking for soft cookies.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.8 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1313 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 255.0 g | 93% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 250.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 411 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
