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A plate of soft and chewy snickerdoodles arranged artfully on a rustic wooden surface, showcasing their golden-brown exterior coated with cinnamon sugar. The cookies have a slightly cracked surface with a warm, inviting appearance, and a few cinnamon sugar granules visible on top. Bright natural light highlights their texture and the cozy, homemade feel of the scene.

Soft Chewy Snickerdoodles Easy Cookie Recipe

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A classic cinnamon-sugar cookie with a soft, chewy texture and a perfect cinnamon coating.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing well after each.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
  10. Let cookies cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • For soft cookies, do not overbake; remove when edges are just golden.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • You can freeze dough balls for later baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 130 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg