Snickerdoodle Cookies
These are, by far, my very favorite cookie. I am a big fan of cinnamon so these cookies always make me smile. My son had a buddy over to hang out today so I made a batch of these cookies for them. I love this recipe–the cookies turn out crisp on the edges but soft in the middle and so tasty. I made the cookies on the small side so my kids could have a treat in their lunch boxes this week too. The snickerdoodles were a big hit with all the kids and my husband loved them too.
How to Make Snickerdoodle Cookies
Combine the flour with the baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until well mixed.
Beat the softened butter with the white sugar and brown sugar until creamy with a hand mixer. Add the vanilla and egg then mix until well combined. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until mixed thoroughly. Place into the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to harden.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking tray with a silpat mat.
Combine the 1/4 cup of sugar with the cinnamon and mix well. Roll the dough in a small ball then toss in the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place on the silpat mat lined baking sheet then lightly press the dough with your hand to slightly flatten. Place dough 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
Place the baking tray into the oven and bake for 8-9 minutes. Side Note: If you like crispier cookies, cook for 9-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Serve with ice-cold milk. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Dough:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Rolling:
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the flour with the baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until well mixed.
- Beat the softened butter with the white sugar and brown sugar until creamy with a hand mixer. Add the vanilla and egg then mix until well combined. Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until mixed thoroughly. Place into the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to harden.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking tray with a silpat mat.
- Combine the 1/4 cup of sugar with the cinnamon and mix well. Roll the dough in a small ball then toss in the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place on the silpat mat lined baking sheet then lightly press the dough with your hand to slightly flatten. Place dough 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Place the baking tray into the oven and bake for 8-9 minutes. Side Note: If you like crispier cookies, cook for 9-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Serve with ice-cold milk. Enjoy!
We for sure will love these cookies too as we adore cinnamon. They look great, Pam.
Snickerdoodles are a favourite of my family, too!
These look great Pam! Going save this one!
Love Snickerdoodles!
I love, love, love snicker doodles! My grandmother gave me her recipe many years ago, and I make them often. Your recipe is very similar!
Dear Pam, These are a perfect cookie for all ages!! I would love one now with coffee. xo Catherine
These are my favourite!! Omomomomo!!
Wow, these look yummy! And a great idea making them smaller than a normal cookie – a nice treat!
I love these, too, although I don’t roll them in the sugar – protecting my dearly beloved from way too much sugar, after all. I”ve been making more cookies of late, because with Mark being the only one at home now (*sob* empty house *sob*), he doesn’t want cake, pie or any other sweets – just cookies or brownies.
I love snickerdoodles, too, and these ones are so pretty!! I’m sure I’d eat WAY too many of them!
an old fashioned cookie and so good. Your recipe looks great.
LOL! I just made these too! I was signed up to make snacks for church fellowship hour and these are such an easy and fast cookie to bake … I put a little cardamom in my sugar and cinnamon spice mix.
i’m sure it wouldn’t surprise you to learn that this is my favorite cookie too. 🙂
tried these today you have another winner.
These are my favorite also!! I’m always looking to perfect the recipe. Must try yours!
That looks great. Delicious cookies.