Description
Chewy Snickerdoodles are the ultimate comfort cookie, blending a soft, pillowy texture with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfectly golden brown and irresistibly fragrant, each bite takes you back to cherished moments in the kitchen. Whether shared at family gatherings or enjoyed solo with a warm cup of coffee, these cookies promise to brighten your day and evoke sweet nostalgia.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine additional sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop dough into balls (1-2 inches), roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden around edges but still soft in the center; cool briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or nuts. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.