Chewy Snickerdoodles
Chewy Snickerdoodles are soft, buttery cinnamon-sugar cookies with crisp edges and irresistibly chewy centers. These classic homemade cookies are perfect for holiday baking, dessert platters, quick sweet snacks, and cozy family gatherings. With their warm cinnamon flavor, crackly tops, and tender texture, they are one of the best easy cookie recipes to make any time of year. Whether you are searching for easy dessert ideas, homemade cookie recipes, sweet snack ideas, or classic comfort food treats, these chewy snickerdoodles deliver bakery-style flavor using simple pantry ingredients. They are quick to prepare, beginner-friendly, and perfect for parties, lunchboxes, gifting, or afternoon coffee breaks.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- 4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- 6. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar for the coating.
- 7. Scoop the dough into evenly sized balls and roll each one in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 8. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- 9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
- 10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- 11. Serve warm or store in an airtight container once fully cooled.
Notes
Slightly underbake the cookies to keep the centers soft and chewy after cooling.
Chill the dough for 20 minutes if the kitchen is warm to prevent excessive spreading.
Use fresh cinnamon and cream of tartar for the best classic snickerdoodle flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 95mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12g
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