Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
These Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft, buttery, and coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mixture for the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Easy to make and ideal for cookie lovers craving a classic, chewy treat with a delightful cinnamon twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon with 1/4 cup granulated sugar. This mixture will be used to coat each cookie for the signature snickerdoodle flavor.
- Shape and Coat Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Gently roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring a nice even coating all around.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft. Avoid overbaking to maintain chewiness.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these chewy, cinnamon-spiced treats fresh or store in an airtight container for several days.
Notes
- To get extra chewy cookies, do not overbake—remove them when edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Room temperature butter will cream better, resulting in a lighter cookie texture.
- For a deeper cinnamon flavor, you can add a teaspoon of cinnamon directly into the dough.
- These cookies keep well for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing the dough balls before baking can help maintain shape and texture.
Keywords: Snickerdoodle, chewy cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, soft cookies, classic cookies, American dessert
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