This is the best Snickerdoodle Cookies recipe ever. They are soft and chewy and coated with cinnamon and sugar for the perfect classic cookie.
This week my daughter, aka “the Pinterest lover”, has been salivating over goodies she has seen on Pinterest and pleaded with me to let her make something “fun” (as she says)
Snickerdoodle cookies are one of my favorites cookies growing up. They’re a little crisp on the outside but soft on the inside. This recipe is absolute perfection! I love making classic cookies like these as well as these Chocolate Crinkle Cookies and Snowball Cookies too!
One of the keys to making the perfect snickerdoodle is not using too much flour. Be sure to level off your measuring cup carefully. (or if you happen to have a kitchen scale, that is by far the most precise.) Also, the cream of tartar is a must.
Use can also use this conversion chart if you would like to double this recipe.
How to Make the Best Snickerdoodle Cookies
In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar with an electric mixer for about 4 minutes .
Add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
Pour the dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the cinnamon for the topping.
Roll about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dough into a ball. These cookie scoops are wonderful for perfectly sized cookies.
Then roll this ball in the cinnamon & sugar mixture and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. (I like to roll them twice!)
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are just light golden in color. They need to be soft so check them carefully.
ENJOY!!
If you like these, try these other cookie recipes too:
Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies
Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Cookie Scoop
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the topping:
- 2 TBSP granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- In a medium, cream the butter, brown sugar and white sugar with an electric mixer for about 4 minutes.
- Add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt.
- Pour the dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix thoroughly.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar with the cinnamon for the topping.
- Roll about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the dough into a ball.
- Then roll this ball in the cinnamon & sugar mixture and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. For a flatter cookie, press down the center a little.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are just light golden in color. They need to be soft so watch carefully the last couple of minutes.
Notes
Nutrition
Inspired by In the Oven
Stephanie says
Looks delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
Brittany M. says
I have seen your post/cookies several different places over the last couple of days and every single time I stop and stare, and my mouth begins to water slightly. I love cookies, especially cookies without chocolate chips, or anything extra. Think I will finally give these a try, I think I have been given a sign lol.
Green Living For The Lazy And Spoiled says
Ooops, that was supposed to be FIVE stars. Sorry!
Green Living For The Lazy And Spoiled says
I absolutely love Snickerdoodle cookies! Thanks so much for the recipe.
Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution says
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Karly says
Snickerdoodles are my favorite! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Sherry says
These looks so delish! I’m sure your kids appreciated the 20% rule working in their favor.
Kimberly says
This looks so perfect! I wish I could take a bite right now! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. It wouldn’t be a party without you!
Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
mitchypoo says
Oh yum! I’m definitely making these and also interested in your healthy gluten free brownies. Thank you!
Miz Helen says
We are a snickerdoodle family ,we will love these cookies! http://petiteallergytreats.blogspot.com/2014/12/saturaday-night-fever-63-christmas.html
Miz Helen says
Oops, I am so sorry, I pressed the wrong button, didn’t mean to leave a link to someones site.
Miz Helen
[email protected] Freshman Cook says
Gotta love a good snickerdoodle, and your recipe sounds incredible! I’d love if you would share this at the blog party, Celebrate It! We are all about celebrating the little everyday things of our wonderful life, along with the big things!
http://thefreshmancook.blogspot.com/2014/12/celebrate-it-blog-party-20.html
Margaret says
Great recipe! Don’t you find that the cream of tartar is like the secret ingredient for keeping them so soft? I love snickerdoodles. Visiting from Wicked Awesome Wednesday. Started following of FB and pinterest.
Cathy says
I love snickerdoodles! Such a great classic cookie, and these look big and chewy! 🙂 All month long I am doing a cookie countdown to Christmas! I would love for you to stop by and check it out! 🙂
Coco says
Those look so yummy!! Also, wanted to let you know I have a link party on Wednesday, hope to see you there! Can’t wait to party with you at https://homeschoolapalooza.wordpress.com 🙂
Jen @ Noting Grace says
Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookies by far and your recipe is just in time for the holidays!
Thanks for sharing!
Jen @ Noting Grace
http://notinggrace.blogspot.com
Linda says
Just the thought of snickerdoodles warms me. I don’t know what it is about those cookies, but they are special.
Jenny Marie says
Yumm That is my kind of dessert, my dad and brother will love this recipe! I would love for you to share a post on my Meet Up Monday Blog Party!
Jenny Marie
http://jennymaire.blogspot.com/
Jennifer @ Organized Home Organized School says
These look so delicious! I will have to add these to my list of cookies to make with the kids this holiday season. Thanks for sharing!
Gilly says
I had heard of Snickerdoodles before but did not know what they were (I live in Australia)……these look so good! I will definately be giving them a try! Thanks for sharing
Katherines Corner says
Thank you for joining the fun at the Christmas Cookie Swap Linky Party. I have pinned your yumminess xo