Old Fashioned Snickerdoodles
Indulge in the timeless charm of Old Fashioned Snickerdoodles, a classic cookie recipe that's as comforting as it is delicious. These soft, buttery cookies are delicately flavored with vanilla and a hint of tangy cream of tartar, giving them their signature chewy texture. Each cookie is generously coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar topping, which bakes into a sweet, crackly crust that’s simply irresistible. With just 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake, these snickerdoodles come together effortlessly, making them perfect for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or everyday treats. Serve them warm out of the oven with a glass of milk, and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, mix together the 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon for the topping.
Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball using your hands.
Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar topping mixture until fully coated, then place it onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each dough ball.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the cookies appear slightly underbaked in the center. They will firm up as they cool.
Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Old Fashioned Snickerdoodles with a glass of cold milk or a hot cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.3 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.5 g | 298% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 620 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 2015 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 601.1 g | 219% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 339.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 1543 mg | 33% | |
*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.
