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Soft and Tender Snickerdoodle Cookies

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These soft and tender snickerdoodle cookies feature a perfectly crackled cinnamon sugar crust and a slight tang from cream of tartar, making them irresistibly delicious and easy to bake.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat ½ cup (115 g) softened unsalted butter with 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup (50 g) sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough balls (about 1 ½ tablespoons / 20 g each). Roll each ball gently in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated evenly.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches (5 cm) apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges look set but the centers are still soft and cookies puff up with slight cracks on top.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture. Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender. Chill dough for 20 minutes if cookies spread too much. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even color and texture. Variations include gluten-free flour, vegan substitutions, and adding spices or chocolate chips.

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