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Soft Snickerdoodles Recipe Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Crust Cookies

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Soft snickerdoodles with a signature cinnamon sugar crust that are chewy, tender, and perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe delivers nostalgic comfort with a buttery softness inside and a crisp cinnamon sugar crust outside.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with 1 cup (200 g) of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the remaining ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
  8. Place coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set but centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If dough is too sticky, chill for 15 minutes before rolling. Pull cookies from oven when edges are set but centers are still soft to maintain softness. Use fresh cinnamon for best flavor. Cream of tartar is essential for authentic tang and texture. Dough can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking. Store cookies in airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft longer.

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