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The Best Soft and Chewy Classic Snickerdoodles

Three freshly baked, soft snickerdoodles heavily coated in cinnamon sugar resting on a white plate near a window.
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Make the best soft and chewy classic snickerdoodles from scratch. These buttery cookies feature an iconic cinnamon sugar coating and deliver pure comfort food flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. In a small, shallow bowl, mix the remaining 1/4 cup of granulated sugar with the 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. This is your cinnamon sugar coating.
  7. Scoop the dough into balls, about 1.5 tablespoons each. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
  8. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges should look set, but the centers should still look slightly soft. This ensures a chewy cookie.
  10. Remove the cookies from the oven. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
  • For the best cinnamon flavor, use fresh ground cinnamon in your coating mixture.
  • Do not overbake; slightly underdone cookies will firm up as they cool, giving you that perfect soft texture.

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