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The Ultimate Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodles

Close-up of three soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies generously coated in cinnamon sugar, resting on a white plate.
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Follow this simple recipe to bake thick, fluffy snickerdoodles with the perfect tangy flavor and signature cinnamon sugar coating every time you bake.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon, plus more for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. In a small, shallow bowl, mix the remaining granulated sugar and the 3 tablespoons of cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball first in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. This helps achieve a chewy texture.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • The cream of tartar is essential; it reacts with the baking soda to give snickerdoodles their signature slight tang and helps keep them soft and chewy.
  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
  • If you prefer a more buttery flavor, use high-quality butter in this recipe.

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