Snickerdoodle Recipe
Make Snickerdoodle Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Topping
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure that your Snickerdoodles bake evenly and have the perfect texture.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tsp of baking soda, 2 tsp of cream of tartar, 1 tsp of salt, and 2 tsp of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1.5 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add 2 large eggs and 2 tsp of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Forming Cookies
- 6
Prepare the Topping
In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp of granulated sugar and 1 tbsp of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- 7
Shape the Cookies
Using a cookie scoop or your hands, portion out dough and roll into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- 8
Baking
- 9
Bake the Cookies
Place the coated cookie balls on a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- 10
Cool the Cookies
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
