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Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies

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A cozy, easy-to-make recipe for classic old-fashioned snickerdoodle cookies with a perfect balance of soft, chewy texture and lightly crisp edges, featuring a signature tang from cream of tartar.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until fluffy and pale, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a small bowl, blend the ¼ cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to form dough balls about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Roll each ball generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  8. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are just set and slightly golden but centers remain soft.
  10. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use softened butter at room temperature for best creaming results. If dough spreads too much, chill for 15 minutes before rolling. Rolling dough balls twice in cinnamon sugar (before and after baking) adds extra flavor. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine. Cream of tartar can be replaced with lemon juice or white vinegar but flavor will differ. Gluten-free flour blend can be used for gluten-free version.

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