Name: Snickerdoodle Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 38 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butter ((softened)); 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp cream of tartar; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tsp cinnamon; 3-4 tbsp granulated sugar

You can’t go wrong with classic Snickerdoodle Cookies! These cookies are the perfect balance between chewy and crispy with the classic flavor we all know and love.

overhead view of ready to serve snickerdoodle cookies on waxed paper

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Why You Will Love These Snickerdoodle Cookies

They’re the perfect balance between chewy and crispy. If you like your chewy snickerdoodles with just a little bit of crispiness around the edges, this recipe is for you!
These cookies are a must-have for holidays, gatherings, or simply just because. Snickerdoodles go lightning fast whenever I serve them. ⚡
They’re perfect for bake sales and cookie exchanges. This classic cookie is always a welcome addition to sales and exchanges!

Ingredients Needed for This Homemade Snickerdoodles Recipe

Ingredient quantities for this easy snickerdoodle recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Butter
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract
Eggs
All-purpose flour
Cream of tartar
Baking soda
Salt
Cinnamon

How to Make Snickerdoodle Cookies (Quick Overview)

The section below quickly outlines the process. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

These cookies are a total breeze to make! Start by pre-heating your oven, then…

Grab a mixing bowl and a hand or stand mixer. Cream together the butter and sugar until smooth…

overhead view of butter and sugar mixed in a silver mixing bowl

… then beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.

overhead view of butter mixture combined with eggs in a mixing bowl

In another bowl, mix the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix until everything’s combined.

overhead view of butter and egg mixture combined with the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl

❄ Pop the dough in the freezer for 15 minutes to make it easier to scoop and roll.

For the topping, stir together the Topping Ingredients in a small bowl.

Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of cookie dough (a medium/#40 cookie scoop works great), and roll it into a ball.

Roll each ball in the topping twice—or more if your heart feels like it 🙂

overhead view of rolled cookie ball coated with cinnamon and sugar mixture ready to be placed on a baking sheet with a fork

and place them on cookie sheets, leaving at least 3 inches between each.

overhead view of snickerdoodle cookie balls evenly spaced 2-inches apart on a baking sheet ready to be placed into the oven

Bake for 8-10 minutes, just until the cookies puff up a bit. They’ll look slightly underbaked, but that’s exactly what you want!

Let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then move them to a wire rack. (If you like your cookies a little chewier, transfer them after 8 minutes.)

overhead view of easy snickerdoodle cookies out of the oven and ready to cool on a rack

Serve and enjoy!

overhead view of homemade snickerdoodle cookies on a dish ready to be served

Store:

For up to five days: in an airtight container on the countertop or in the fridge
For up to one month: in an airtight, freezer-safe container in the freezer

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