Snickerdoodle cookies are a delightful treat, known for their soft and chewy texture, rolled in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. This cozy baking recipe is perfect for the holiday season, making it an ideal holiday cookie idea.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create these delicious cinnamon sugar cookies that will surely impress family and friends.

Easy Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

This snickerdoodle cookie recipe yields soft, chewy cookies that are perfectly spiced with cinnamon. The preparation takes about 30 minutes and makes approximately 24 cookies, perfect for sharing during the holidays.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon for rolling.
5. Shape the Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls of dough and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 cookies
• Calories: 120kcal
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 16g