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Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

This Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe makes soft, chewy cookies coated in a classic cinnamon-sugar topping. With crisp edges and tender centers, these cookies are perfect for everyday baking, holiday treats, and Christmas snickerdoodle cookies. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe delivers the warm, nostalgic flavor that makes snickerdoodles one of the most loved cinnamon cookies of all time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies

Ingredients
  

  • For the Cookies:
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
  6. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Do not overbake—cookies continue to firm up as they cool
Cream of tartar gives snickerdoodles their signature tangy flavor
For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake
Add 4 oz cream cheese for cream cheese snickerdoodle cookies
Mix in cocoa powder or chocolate chips for chocolate snickerdoodles
Dough can be chilled up to 48 hours for convenience