The Best Snickerdoodle Cookies
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.

  3. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the eggs and vanilla. Cream for 1-2 minutes longer.

  4. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, just until combined.

  5. In a small bowl, stir together sugar and cinnamon.

  6. If time allows, wrap the dough and let refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

  7. Roll into small balls until round and smooth.

  8. Drop into the cinnamon-sugar mixture and coat well.

  9. Using a spoon, coat for a second time, ensuring the cookie balls are completely covered.

  10. To make flatter snickerdoodles, press down in the center of the ball before placing in the oven.

  11. Place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

  12. Bake for 9-11 minutes.

  13. Let cool for several minutes on baking sheet before removing from the pan.

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍪Cookies

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Celebration📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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