Classic Snickerdoodles

Soft, pillowy, and coated in a fragrant cinnamon-sugar shell, these Classic Snickerdoodles are the quintessential go-to cookie for any occasion. Made with simple pantry staples like butter, sugar, and flour, the magic lies in the addition of cream of tartar, giving these cookies their signature tangy flavor and irresistibly chewy texture. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you'll have a batch of 24 cookies ready to bake and fill your kitchen with cozy warmth. Perfectly golden with a hint of spice, Snickerdoodles are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—ideal for holiday cookie swaps, afternoon tea, or a sweet treat anytime. Bake up a batch and delight in this timeless favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 37/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar (for coating)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Step 3

Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating well until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough forms.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon with 0.25 cup of granulated sugar to make the coating mixture.

Step 6

Scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Roll the dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar coating mixture, fully covering it.

Step 7

Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1052.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4455.6

Total Fat 205.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 888.7mg	0%
Sodium 2033.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 621.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 352.3g
Protein 48.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 309.4mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 1618.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 54.9%