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Best Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe

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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.

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

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!

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 Snickerdoodle cookies, try these other cookie recipes too:

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. 
4.6 from 10 votes
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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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  3. Kristen says

    5 stars
    This was easy & fun to make there are one of the best snicker doodle cookies I have ever made I will definitely make these again. =) Ella age 9

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  4. Sheila D Genova says

    Very yummy delicousll I let the cookies come to room temp before cooking. Also flattened down very slightly to make sure they cooked all the way through. I used a crystalized turbindo sugar.

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  6. Patricia says

    5 stars
    Hello!
    Thank you for posting this recipie! We are definitely a Snickerdoodle family! I wonder if the the dough can be made ahead of time and frozen/refrigerated? Has anyone tried this? I’d love to hear your feedback! Thanks!

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  7. Andrea Fogleman says

    Snickerdoodles is one of my hubby’s favorite cookies. I usually make them and more then likely will this year too. Thank you for sharing and linking up to Scraptastic Saturdays. This post has been shared via Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Have a wonderful week.

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  8. 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!

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  9. 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.

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  12. Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution says

    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!

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  15. 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

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  19. 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.

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  20. 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! 🙂

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  26. 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

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