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Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe Easy 5-Ingredient Homemade Treat

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These soft snickerdoodle cookies feature a tender crumb with a perfect cinnamon sugar coating, making them a quick and easy homemade treat that’s comforting and nostalgic.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon (divided: 1 ½ tbsp in dough, 1 ½ tbsp for coating)
  • ¼ cup (50g) additional granulated sugar for cinnamon sugar coating

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon. Stir well and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup (227g) softened unsalted butter with 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth and creamy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 3 tablespoons cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, scoop dough balls about 1 ½ tablespoons (about 30g) each and roll smooth between your hands.
  8. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the prepared cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
  9. Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are set but centers still look soft.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and softened butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender. Roll dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar for signature crackled surface. If cookies spread too much, chill dough balls for 15 minutes before baking. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning. Overbaking will make cookies hard.

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