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Tender Soft Snickerdoodles Recipe Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

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These tender soft snickerdoodles are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, featuring a soft, chewy texture and a cinnamon sugar coating that caramelizes perfectly during baking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon Sugar Topping:
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Scoop dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls (about 25g each). Roll each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Rotate the sheets halfway through baking for even cooking.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft with a slight crackle on top.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature butter that is soft but not melted for best creaming results. Chill dough for 15 minutes if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even color. Cookies look underdone when pulled out; this is the perfect soft texture. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft longer.

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