Soft Cinnamon Sugar Snickerdoodles (Print Version)

Soft, pillowy sugar cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar with cream of tartar's signature tang.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

09 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
10 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - In a small bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
08 - Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
09 - Bake for 9-11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies have that perfect crackly outside with a soft tender center that makes them impossible to stop eating
  • The cream of tartar gives them a subtle tang that sets them apart from regular sugar cookies
  • They come together quickly but taste like something from a bakery
02 -
  • Do not overbake these because they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet after you pull them out
  • The dough should be chilled for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
  • Room temperature ingredients make a huge difference in how the cookies spread and bake
03 -
  • Roll the dough balls in extra cinnamon sugar if you want a thicker crusty coating
  • Underbake by 30 seconds if you prefer them extra soft and gooey
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