Super soft snickerdoodle cookie recipe
This super soft snickerdoodle cookie recipe will win you instant friends! It truly is the best. It’s a classic recipe that makes soft and chewy cookies with lots of flavor every time.
One of my favorite desserts to make is snickerdoodle cookies. It’s one of those recipes where I usually have all the ingredients on hand and is something I know everyone will love. My son, who claims to not like anything with cinnamon (even cinnamon rolls -yes I know), even loves these cookies.
Now don’t get me wrong, a good classic chocolate chip cookie still has my heart, but there’s just something about a snickerdoodle that is so perfect. As I was looking through my archives, I couldn’t believe I haven’t shared this recipe before now. I’ve shared my favorite pumpkin snickerdoodles (put them on your baking list this fall!) and these delicious pumpkin snickerdoodles, but not the good ol’ classic recipe. So here we are friends.
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How to make snickerdoodle cookies
I have the printable recipe below, but here are the basic ingredients you need for these cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
- 2/3 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tarter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
What makes these so dreamy? The extra butter and brown sugar adds to the amazing flavor but the pillow top from the cream of tarter takes them over the top. I bake mine for 10 minutes, but I know every oven varies, so make sure to start watching them around 8 or 9 minutes. You don’t want to over cook these cookies.
Super soft snickerdoodle cookie recipe
This super soft snickerdoodle cookie recipe will win you instant friends! It's a classic recipe that makes soft and chewy cookies with lots of flavor every time.
Yield: 2 dozen
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 9-11 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tarter
For rolling cookies:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions:
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, 1 cup sugar and the brown sugar with an electric mixer. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda and cream of tarter. Stir just until smooth. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
In a small bowl stir together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch size balls and then roll into the cinnamon sugar. Place onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are slightly golden brown. The centers will look slightly undercooked and that's okay. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes and they will firm up. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Store in an airtight container.
Enjoy! Hope these become a new staple in your home and win you lots of new friends!
Looking for more snickerdoodle recipes? You’ll love these too:
- Pumpkin snickerdoodles
- Snickerdoodle fudge
- Snickerdoodle apple muffins
- Snickerdoodle hot chocolate
- Maple snickerdoodle muffins
Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie ever! And these look super simple for my lack of baking skills LOL
They really are so easy and delicious! You got this! ;)
Oh YuM! I haven’t had a Snicker Doodle cookie in like, forever! Well, at least 20 years! My oldest sister used to make them for her kids and I’d enjoy a few when I visited. These bring back such sweet memories! Now I need to bake a batch for my family…thank you!
Snickerdoodles are often a forgotten cookie! Definitely add them to your baking list, they are amazing!! :)
I do not see the recipe for original cookies
The recipe is now up and running! :)
Looking for the printable recipe?
The recipe is now updated! :)
“I have the printable recipe below,”
Where? I have scrolled through the page multiple times and I’m not seeing a link to a printer friendly page.
The recipe is now updated! Enjoy! :)
I cannot find the printable link for the super soft snickerdoodle cookies recipe.
The recipe is now updated! :)
These look absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing :)
They are always a huge hit! Hope you enjoy! :)
these look great! I have been looking for a chewy snickerdoodle recipe. Am I missing the print link for the recipe?
The recipe is updated now! :)
These sound great. You said there was a printable recipe below at one point but I was unable to find it. I would really like to try making these. Thank you.
The recipe is now up! Hope you enjoy these! :)
I have just spent half an hour trying to download the recipe for the super soft snickerdoodle cookies. Your website just goes round and round and the recipe never appears. I was anxious to try them to see if I wanted to get future recipes from your site. What’s going on?
Hi! The recipe is now up, sorry for the confusion! :)
Yum, Jamielyn! Thank you for another goodie. I couldn’t see the printable recipe anywhere. Did I miss it? Thanks.
Hi Penny! The recipe is now up! :)
These cookies look really soft and delicious. I would try this recipe out this weekend.
Hope you enjoy!