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Traditional Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Cookies

A stack of soft, thick snickerdoodle cookies generously coated in cinnamon sugar, resting on a white plate.
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Follow this simple recipe to make classic, chewy Snickerdoodle cookies with a soft center and that signature tangy flavor from cream of tartar.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. In a small, shallow bowl, mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. This helps achieve the perfect chewy texture.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • The cream of tartar is essential; it provides the slight tang and helps keep the cookies soft.
  • For jumbo cookies, use a 1/4 cup scoop and increase the baking time by 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Do not bake these cookies until they are deeply golden brown; slightly underbaking them ensures a soft baked snickerdoodle.

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