Thick and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies

Does anything say Christmas more than a big, soft, and chewy Snickerdoodle cookie rolled in sparkly cinnamon and sugar? We think not. And that is exactly why we have tweaked and perfected this recipe until we can confidently and wholeheartedly recommend it to you for all of your holiday baking needs.

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This recipe is super easy to make, comes with clear instructions, and only requires a short list of simple ingredients (see ya, cream of tartar!). The texture is incredibly soft. Like, the first bite will leave you speechless kind of soft. And the flavor is buttery, not too sweet, and perfectly balanced by that cinnamon sugar topping. 

As if all of this isn’t enough, we are also going to be letting you in on our little secret to give your Snickerdoodle cookies that extra festive sparkle! So basically, they taste amazing, take minimal effort to make, and they’re beautiful! Let’s dive in.

How to make Snickerdoodles:

You’re going to start off by preheating your oven to 375° and lining a baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Then add ⅓ cup granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon to a small bowl and stir to combine. Set the mixture aside for later.

Next, you’ll whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium-sized mixing bowl until well combined, and it’s on to the butter and sugar! 

Get your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and to the bowl add the butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar. Set the speed to medium-high and let it run for about 3 minutes or until the mixture is properly creamed, stopping to scrape down the edges as needed. If you don’t have a stand mixer, this can be done with a hand mixer as well.

Once your butter and sugar are creamed, you can add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Mix in your lemon juice and vanilla extract, and you’re ready for the dry ingredients. 

Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix on low until everything is incorporated. Roll the dough into generous tablespoon-sized balls and then roll the tops in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place your Snickerdoodle dough balls at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 14 minutes. Enjoy!

Ingredients
⅓ cup + 1 ½ cup granulated sugar, separated
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup room-temperature unsalted butter
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375° and have ready a baking sheet lined with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup of granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside until ready to use.

Add 1 ½ cup granulated sugar and the butter to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. If you do not have a stand mixer, use a large mixing bowl and a handheld mixer. Mix on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the lemon juice and vanilla. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until incorporated.

Scoop out heaping tablespoons of dough and roll into a ball. Roll the top in the sugar-cinnamon mixture and place on the baking sheet at least 2" apart. Bake for 14 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

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[mx]

I made these and they turned out great. The inside is chewy and melts in the mouth.

[sandraparker]

Thanks so much for getting right to the recipe and listing the ingredients will make these .

[ava..clarkk]

HOLY CRAP THESE WHERE FRICKING YUMMYYYY!! TYSM for this recipe!! Definitely recommend!!

[Troglodyte]

Always thought you wanted to taste the acid in a snickerdoodle. That's why recipes usually go hard with cream of tartar. Otherwise, . yeah, it's just a sugar cookie with cinnamon.

[marsha]

I use a little olive oil on the palm of my hands, roll the dough into a ball, then roll in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Place on the cookie sheet and press down slightly with a flat bottom glass. No stickie, doughy hands.

[Julie-rt]

Authentic snickerdoodles have cream of tartar.

[cat]

I’ve always wanted to make these cookies looks easy enough 😊

[annashumate]

Such an easy recipe!! Can’t wait to try it out! 🤩

[barbs.]

❤🍪 Yes, I’m going to be making these, yum!