Soft Snickerdoodle Sugar Cookies: Classic Cinnamon Cookie Recipe
- Rebekah Kamauu
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
These Soft Snickerdoodle Sugar Cookies are a nostalgic throwback to everything we love about classic cinnamon-sugar cookies. Made with cream of tartar, softened butter, and a perfect dusting of cinnamon sugar, they bake up soft in the center with just the right golden edge. Whether it’s for a holiday cookie swap or a cozy afternoon treat, this is the best snickerdoodle cookie recipe to keep on hand.
Soft Snickerdoodle Sugar Cookies
Yields: 12 cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (plus extra for rolling)
2 tablespoons sugar (for rolling)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°F
In a large bowl, cream together butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of sugar with a dash of cinnamon.
Scoop dough and form into balls
Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place 2 inches apart on parchment lined baking sheet.
Slightly flatten the dough balls using a cup or small bowl.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cookies will puff up first and then flatten slightly.
Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If you’ve been looking for a classic snickerdoodle recipe that’s soft, cinnamon-sweet, and just the right kind of nostalgic, this one’s it. These Soft Snickerdoodle Sugar Cookies are simple, reliable, and guaranteed to become a family favorite for years to come.
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