Best Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookies From Scratch
Whip up these luscious Snickerdoodle Cookies from scratch! Infused with a hint of cinnamon, they're ideal for dessert, snacking, or as a classic homemade holiday treat. Plus, they're a breeze to make with everyday ingredients you likely have in your kitchen!
Equipment
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened but not melted)
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Cinnamon Sugar
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F and adjust rack to the middle of the oven. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Cinnamon Sugar
- In a small shallow bowl, add cinnamon and sugar and whisk until well combined.
Cookies
- In a large bowl, add butter and granulated sugar. Beat together until light in color and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda and cinnamon until well combined.
- On low speed slow beat the flour mixture in the to butter until well combined.
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands form the cookie dough into 1 tbsp balls. Then, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
- Bake the cookies one sheet at a time for 7-8 minutes or until edges are golden brown and the center is still soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
*All nutrition information provided is automatically calculated and is an estimate and will vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact numbers on your ingredients, I would recommend calculating them with your prefered nutrition calculator.
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