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Snickerdoodle Cookies

These soft and chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies are coated in a classic cinnamon-sugar mixture, delivering the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. This Best Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe is easy to make and creates thick, bakery-style cookies with a tender center. Perfect for holidays or everyday baking, these Homemade Snickerdoodle Cookies are a timeless favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  6. In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
  7. Roll dough into balls and coat in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Place on baking sheet, spacing evenly.
  9. Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  10. Let cool before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe texture.
Chill dough if it becomes too soft before baking.
For Thick Snickerdoodle Cookies, use larger dough balls.
Substitute cream of tartar with baking powder for Snickerdoodle Cookies No Cream Of Tartar.
Use quality cinnamon for the best flavor.