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Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Make soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies with a signature tang from cream of tartar. This easy recipe requires no chilling and yields perfectly crackly tops.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  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 until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Roll rounded tablespoons of dough into balls.
  8. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
  9. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft. They will look slightly underbaked.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra soft cookies, slightly underbake them.
  • If you don’t have cream of tartar, you can substitute with an equal amount of baking powder, but the signature tang will be less pronounced.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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