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Snickerdoodles

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These classic snickerdoodles are the ultimate comfort cookie, featuring a tender, chewy interior with a crisp, cinnamon-sugar crust. Made with simple pantry staples like butter, brown sugar, and cream of tartar (or baking soda), they bake up soft and pillowy. The warm spice of cinnamon pairs perfectly with the rich sweetness of brown sugar, creating a nostalgic treat that is perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon snacks, or a cozy evening dessert. Easy to mix and bake, these cookies hold their shape beautifully while remaining delightfully soft in the center.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 54
Calories: 800.1
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These classic snickerdoodles are the ultimate comfort cookie, featuring a tender, chewy interior with a crisp, cinnamon-sugar crust. Made with simple pantry staples like butter, brown sugar, and cream of tartar (or baking soda), they bake up soft and pillowy. The warm spice of cinnamon pairs perfectly with the rich sweetness of brown sugar, creating a nostalgic treat that is perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon snacks, or a cozy evening dessert. Easy to mix and bake, these cookies hold their shape beautifully while remaining delightfully soft in the center.
Ingredients
  • 1 cups Butter or margarine
  • 1 3/4 cups Flour, all-purpose
  • 3/4 cups Sugar; +plus+
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoons Baking soda
  • 2 whole Eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt; (optional)
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for the topping. Set aside.
  3. 3
    In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. 4
    Add eggs to the sugar mixture and beat until well combined.
  5. 5
    In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  6. 6
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. 7
    Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  8. 8
    Roll each ball of dough in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat lightly.
  9. 9
    Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  10. 10
    Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 54

Amount Per Serving
Calories 800.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 46.9g73%
Saturated Fat 14.8g74%
Cholesterol 186.5mg63%
Sodium 707.2mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 91.4g31%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 91.0g
Protein 6.7g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The original ingredient list contained formatting errors mixing quantities and items. This recipe assumes standard snickerdoodle proportions: 1 cup butter, 1.5 cups sugar (split between mixing and topping), 3 large eggs, 2.25 cups flour, 1 tsp cream of tartar (or baking soda as listed), and 1/2 tsp salt. Adjust flour amount based on dough consistency.

For best results, use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure a smooth batter.

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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