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    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

    Published: Dec 5, 2018 · Modified: May 6, 2021 by Melissa Stadler · This post may contain affiliate links · 818 Comments

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    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe. Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies. The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. A recipe that has been in the family for over 30 years! #snickerdoodle #snickerdoodles #snickerdoodlecookies #snickerdoodlecookie #cookie #cookies #christmascookies #christmascookies www.modernhoney.com

    Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies

    The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. A recipe that has been in the family for over 30 years!

    This was one of the first cookie recipes I made as a kid.  As I have shared before, I was fully obsessed with cookbooks as a little girl. My Mom collected church cookbooks and I would go straight to the cookie recipes and beg my Mom to let me whip up a batch. I made this snickerdoodle cookie recipe 30 years ago and it is still the best I have ever tasted.

    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe. Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies. The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. A recipe that has been in the family for over 30 years! #snickerdoodle #snickerdoodles #snickerdoodlecookies #snickerdoodlecookie #cookie #cookies #christmascookies #christmascookies www.modernhoney.com

    This is such a popular Christmas cookie because I have yet to find anyone who doesn't love snickerdoodle cookies! When I used to teach a cooking school for kids, it was the first cookie I taught them to make because kids love them.  Whenever I make these cookies, they disappear so darn fast!

    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe. Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies. The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. A recipe that has been in the family for over 30 years! #snickerdoodle #snickerdoodles #snickerdoodlecookies #snickerdoodlecookie #cookie #cookies #christmascookies #christmascookies www.modernhoney.com

    So what makes a perfect snickerdoodle cookie?

    A snickerdoodle cookie has to be soft and chewy.  No hard hockey puck cookies here! It has to be rolled twice in cinnamon-sugar to ensure that it is completely coated.  It also has to have the signature tang from the cream of tartar.

     

    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe. Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies. The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. A recipe that has been in the family for over 30 years! #snickerdoodle #snickerdoodles #snickerdoodlecookies #snickerdoodlecookie #cookie #cookies #christmascookies #christmascookies www.modernhoney.com

    How to make the BEST Snickerdoodle Cookie:

    1.  Start by creaming butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes. This is an important step as the butter coats the sugar crystals and creates a smooth texture. It also whips air into the cookie dough.
    2. Use Cream of Tartar as a leavening agent. It gives it the signature tangy flavor and chewy texture.  A touch of baking soda helps the cookies to rise as well.
    3. Double roll the cookie balls into a cinnamon-sugar mixture.  This helps to make sure the cookies are completely coated in cinnamon-sugar before baking.
    4. Bake just until the edges begin to become a light golden color.  These snickerdoodle cookies need to be soft and chewy so watch carefully. If you want them to be flat, press the balls down in the center before placing in the oven.
    5. My favorite baking tools for perfect Snickerdoodle cookies -- light-colored baking sheets, parchment paper sheets, KitchenAid mixer.

    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe. Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies. The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. A recipe that has been in the family for over 30 years! #snickerdoodle #snickerdoodles #snickerdoodlecookies #snickerdoodlecookie #cookie #cookies #christmascookies #christmascookies www.modernhoney.com

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    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe. Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies. The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. A recipe that has been in the family for over 30 years! #snickerdoodle #snickerdoodles #snickerdoodlecookies #snickerdoodlecookie #cookie #cookies #christmascookies #christmascookies www.modernhoney.com

    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe. Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies. The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. A recipe that has been in the family for over 30 years! #snickerdoodle #snickerdoodles #snickerdoodlecookies #snickerdoodlecookie #cookie #cookies #christmascookies #christmascookies www.modernhoney.com

    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

    The Best Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe. Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies. The popular cinnamon-sugar soft and chewy sugar cookie recipe. A recipe that has been in the family for over 30 years! 
    4.95 from 515 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24

    Equipment

    • kitchenaid mixer
    • baking sheet
    • parchment paper baking sheets
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • spatula set
    • turner
    • cookie scoop

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
    • 1 ½ cups Sugar
    • 2 large Eggs
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla
    • 2 ¾ cup Flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Cream of Tartar
    • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:

    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • 1 ½ Tablespoons Cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.  Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the eggs and vanilla. Cream for 1-2 minutes longer. 
    • Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, just until combined. 
    • In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon. 
    • If time allows, wrap the dough and let refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.  Roll into small balls until round and smooth.  Drop into the cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat well. Using a spoon, coat for a second time, ensuring the cookie balls are completely covered.  *To make flatter snickerdoodles, press down in the center of the ball before placing in the oven. This helps to keep them from puffing up in the middle. *
    • Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes.  Let cool for several minutes on baking sheet before removing from the pan.  

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    I hope you love this snickerdoodle cookie recipe and it becomes a staple in your family for years! Happy Baking!

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    Comments

    1. Terri

      June 04, 2023 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      These turned out great. We didn't have cream of tartar so we used vinegar instead. I will for sure make these again.

      Reply
    2. MicheleOhio

      May 10, 2023 at 10:00 am

      Hi-
      I’d like to make 8 dozen (or more) for a party.

      Can I make dough ahead?
      Refrigerate it?

      How long do baked Snickerdoodles stay fresh?
      Thank you,

      Reply
    3. Ty

      May 09, 2023 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      Me and my family love them. These cookies are fantastic.

      Reply
    4. Colleen O'Connor

      May 08, 2023 at 7:05 am

      Third time making these. I love them. I never had a Snickerdodle before my son's friend asked me to make them for his birthday. I will make these again and again. A little secret - They are perfect for Breakfast!

      Reply
      • Melissa Stadler

        May 09, 2023 at 4:20 pm

        I am all for snickerdoodles for breakfast, hahaha! I am so glad that you love my recipe so much and that you happened to find it! Thanks for the sweet comment!

        Reply
    5. Chelsea

      May 04, 2023 at 4:42 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this recipe before and they never fail. I get compliments from my co workers and family all the time.

      Reply
    6. Deb Chapman

      April 30, 2023 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      I made these for my husband. It's his favorite cookie. I found I had to bake for the full 11 minutes and a few times 12. They are delicious!!

      Reply
      • Melissa Stadler

        May 01, 2023 at 7:40 am

        Thank you so much for the comment, Deb! I love to hear that these turned out so great for you and your family. Thanks for trying them out!

        Reply
    7. Lawrence Borelli

      April 28, 2023 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this one out but I used Swerve Sugar Replacement. because my wife is diabetic so out with the regular sugar. it was great when she is not around i will try the real stuff but still a good cookie recipe

      Reply
    8. Cindy

      April 26, 2023 at 6:47 pm

      I tried rolling it into a balls, but it keeps sticking to my hands. What did I do wrong?

      Reply
      • Lawrence Borelli

        April 28, 2023 at 2:05 pm

        did you chill the dough first?

        Reply
        • Cindy

          May 01, 2023 at 12:53 pm

          Yes, I followed the directions about chilling, but they still attached to my hand and won’t let go. I’ll try making them again and see if it turns out there this time.

          Reply
          • Sara

            May 21, 2023 at 11:10 am

            If you were your hands and then roll it will work.

            Reply
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