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The Best Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies

A close-up stack of freshly baked, soft chewy snickerdoodles coated in cinnamon sugar on a white plate.
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Make classic homemade snickerdoodles that stay soft and chewy with crisp edges, coated in a generous cinnamon-sugar crust. This easy recipe uses pantry staples for a comforting, nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a shallow dish, mix the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for the coating.
  6. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.
  7. Place the coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. For soft and chewy centers, remove them when the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the signature crackled top, chill the dough for 30 minutes before rolling and baking.
  • Do not overbake; removing them slightly early guarantees a soft, chewy texture.
  • For extra flavor, you can double dip the dough balls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture—once before baking and again immediately after removing them from the oven.

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