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Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Best Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

Best Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

By Sherri On May 20, 2019, Updated December 8, 2020 30 Comments

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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!

a stack of four Snickerdoodle Cookies with one leaning against the stack

 

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!!

four Snickerdoodle Cookies leaning against each other

If you like these, try these other cookie recipes too:

Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cake Mix Cookies

Molasses Cookies

Peanut Butter Honey Cookies

Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

This is the best snickerdoodle cookies recipe. They are a little crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfection for any occasion. 
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 59 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Sherri Hagymas

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

Measure out flour carefully to avoid the cookies being too hard.
Press the balls down in the center before placing in the oven for a flatter cookie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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  1. Stephanie says

    December 9, 2014 at 12:22 am

    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!

    Reply
  2. Brittany M. says

    December 9, 2014 at 12:07 am

    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.

    Reply
  3. Green Living For The Lazy And Spoiled says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    5 stars
    Ooops, that was supposed to be FIVE stars. Sorry!

    Reply
  4. Green Living For The Lazy And Spoiled says

    December 8, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    1 star
    I absolutely love Snickerdoodle cookies! Thanks so much for the recipe.

    Reply
  5. Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution says

    December 7, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    I recently started sharing recipes on The Jenny Evolution and thought it would be terrific to have a group on FB where we can share our recipes not just with other bloggers but with people who are searching out recipes. That said, I’m launching a Food Blogger group! If we work together we can make this a great outlet for all of us. If you’d like to join, visit me here https://www.facebook.com/groups/341455112700743/

    To be approved post to the group, please follow the directions in the group description. Look forward to seeing you there!

    Reply
  6. Karly says

    December 7, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    Snickerdoodles are my favorite! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

    Reply
  7. Sherry says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    These looks so delish! I’m sure your kids appreciated the 20% rule working in their favor.

    Reply
  8. Kimberly says

    December 6, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    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

    Reply
  9. mitchypoo says

    December 6, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    Oh yum! I’m definitely making these and also interested in your healthy gluten free brownies. Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Miz Helen says

    December 6, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    We are a snickerdoodle family ,we will love these cookies! http://petiteallergytreats.blogspot.com/2014/12/saturaday-night-fever-63-christmas.html

    Reply
    • Miz Helen says

      December 6, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      Oops, I am so sorry, I pressed the wrong button, didn’t mean to leave a link to someones site.
      Miz Helen

      Reply
  11. [email protected] Freshman Cook says

    December 5, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    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

    Reply
  12. Margaret says

    December 4, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    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.

    Reply
  13. Cathy says

    December 3, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  14. Coco says

    December 3, 2014 at 12:07 am

    5 stars
    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 🙂

    Reply
  15. Jen @ Noting Grace says

    December 2, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    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

    Reply
  16. Linda says

    December 1, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    Just the thought of snickerdoodles warms me. I don’t know what it is about those cookies, but they are special.

    Reply
  17. Jenny Marie says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:21 pm

    5 stars
    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/

    Reply
  18. Jennifer @ Organized Home Organized School says

    December 1, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    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!

    Reply
  19. Gilly says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    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

    Reply
  20. Katherines Corner says

    November 15, 2014 at 11:17 pm

    Thank you for joining the fun at the Christmas Cookie Swap Linky Party. I have pinned your yumminess xo

    Reply
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