Print

The Best Soft and Chewy Classic Snickerdoodles

Close-up of a soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookie broken in half, showing the fluffy interior and cinnamon sugar coating.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Follow this straightforward recipe to create thick, soft, and chewy classic snickerdoodles with the perfect buttery flavor and signature cinnamon-sugar coating. This is a no-fail recipe for family favorite cookies.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 cup of the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar with the 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. This is your cinnamon sugar 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 onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should be set, but the centers should still look slightly soft for a 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

  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling in the cinnamon sugar.
  • Use fresh cream of tartar; this ingredient is key for the classic snickerdoodle tang and texture.
  • If you prefer a slightly flatter cookie, reduce the cream of tartar to 1 1/2 teaspoons.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookerycommand.com/best-soft-chewy-snickerdoodle-recipe/