Name: The BEST Snickerdoodle Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup shortening (for extra softness!); 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp cream of tartar (for the signature tang!); 1 tsp baking soda; ½ tsp salt; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon

Description

These Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon-sugar. With a buttery texture and signature tangy flavor, these classic cookies are easy to make and absolutely irresistible!

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening (for extra softness!)
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cream of tartar (for the signature tang!)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2: Make the Dough

In a large bowl, beat together butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Roll & Coat in Cinnamon-Sugar

In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup sugar and 1 ½ tbsp cinnamon.
Roll dough into 1 ½-inch balls, then coat them evenly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4: Bake the Cookies

Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

Serve warm with milk, coffee, or hot cocoa.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Serving Suggestions

With Ice Cream: Sandwich vanilla ice cream between two cookies! 🍦
With Coffee or Tea: A perfect afternoon treat. ☕
As Holiday Gifts: Package in cute bags for a homemade gift! 🎁

Notes

Want them extra chewy? Use all butter instead of shortening.
Prefer crispier cookies? Bake for an extra 1-2 minutes.
No cream of tartar? Substitute with 2 tsp baking powder (though the flavor will change slightly).
Make ahead! Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months—just bake straight from frozen!