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!
Servings: 36
Calories: 115kcal
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: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg