What You’ll Love About This Recipe
This homemade snickerdoodle recipe is a surefire way to warm up your kitchen and your heart. These cookies are irresistibly soft, chewy, and coated in cinnamon sugar goodness.
- Simple ingredients: You likely already have everything you need in your pantry, making it super easy to whip up a batch on short notice.
- Perfect texture: With their soft centers and slightly crispy edges, these cookies strike the ideal balance of chewy and crisp.
- Cinnamon-packed flavor: The combination of cinnamon and sugar coating adds a cozy, nostalgic flavor that feels like a hug in cookie form.
Recipe
Snickerdoodles are a classic, soft, and chewy cookie with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating. This homemade recipe is straightforward and yields a batch of comforting, old-fashioned treats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
- Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls, roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still look slightly underbaked.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make certain the butter is softened but not melted for the perfect texture.
- For a chewier cookie, slightly underbake them.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Wire rack
Time
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes per batch
Cuisine
American
Serving
Makes approximately 24 cookies
Nutrition
This homemade snickerdoodle recipe offers a delicious treat with a balance of flavors. Below is the nutritional information per serving.
| Nutrition Facts | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 |
| Total Fat | 5g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 20mg |
| Sodium | 85mg |
| Total Carbs | 18g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g |
| Sugars | 10g |
| Protein | 1g |
What To Serve With It
I love pairing my homemade snickerdoodles with a warm cup of coffee or chai tea; it’s the perfect cozy combo. If I’m in the mood for something sweet and cool, a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream alongside the cookies hits the spot. Both options make these treats even more irresistible!
Warm Beverage Pairings
There’s nothing quite like curling up with a warm drink and a freshly baked snickerdoodle, especially when the flavors complement each other perfectly. My go-to pairing is a steaming cup of chai tea, its spicy sweetness balancing the cookie’s cinnamon sugar. A creamy hot cocoa is another favorite, as its rich chocolatey depth enhances the snickerdoodle’s soft, buttery texture. If I’m feeling fancy, I’ll brew a vanilla latte, its subtle coffee flavor mingling beautifully with the cookie’s warmth. For a cozy afternoon, herbal teas like chamomile or mint create a soothing contrast. Each sip feels like a hug.
Ice Cream Combinations
When I’m craving something extra indulgent, I love pairing snickerdoodles with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—the warm cookie melts the ice cream just enough to create a heavenly cinnamon-spiced swirl. If I’m feeling adventurous, I’ll swap vanilla for cinnamon or caramel ice cream to double down on cozy flavors. Sometimes, I crumble a snickerdoodle over a bowl of cookies and cream ice cream for a fun twist, or I’ll sandwich a scoop of salted caramel between two cookies for a gooey, portable treat. It’s hard to go wrong—each combination feels like a mini celebration of sweetness.
