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The BEST Snickerdoodle Recipe

The BEST Snickerdoodle Recipe
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This Snickerdoodle recipe is a classic favorite that delivers soft, buttery cookies with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a must-try for all cookie enthusiasts.

Ingredients

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For the cookie dough:

  • 1 cup salted butter, 2 sticks, softened
  • 1 and 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar

For rolling:

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Make the dough: Beat softened butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar, beat until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the dough: Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls. Roll the dough balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  4. Bake: Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and cookies are slightly golden.
  5. Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious snickerdoodles!

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of cinnamon in the sugar coating to suit your preference.
  • For a hint of warmth, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture.

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