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Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies
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Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies are tender, chewy cookies bursting with warm cinnamon-sugar flavor. Made from simple pantry ingredients and a secret touch of cream of tartar, these cookies offer a nostalgic taste and perfect softness that melts in your mouth. Ideal for any occasion, they pair wonderfully with tea or coffee and are quick and easy to bake for bakers of all levels.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure even baking and easy cleanup.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the unsalted butter with the granulated and brown sugars until fluffy and light in color.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and cohesive.
  5. Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet batter, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar for rolling the cookies.
  7. Form and Coat Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Roll each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Bake: Place the coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets with space between them. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and softer cookies.
  • Do not skip the cream of tartar; it gives the characteristic tang and texture.
  • For softer cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Remove cookies when edges look set but centers are still slightly underbaked for ultimate softness.
  • Use fresh ground cinnamon for the most aromatic cinnamon sugar coating.

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