Snickerdoodle Cookies

Name: Snickerdoodle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup sugar, for coating; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, for coating

November 16, 2020

Snickerdoodle Cookies from The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Soft, cozy, cinnamon-sugar coated, and always a classic — these Snickerdoodle Cookies are the kind of homemade treat that never goes out of style. With a tender buttery dough, a little tang from cream of tartar, and that signature cinnamon-sugar sparkle, they are simple, nostalgic, and so easy to love.

This is a great cookie recipe for holiday baking, cookie swaps, after-school treats, dessert trays, or a cozy weekend bake. The dough chills briefly before baking, which helps the cookies hold their shape while staying soft and tender in the center. Simple ingredients, big cookie happiness.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It is a classic cookie recipe made with simple pantry ingredients.
The cinnamon-sugar coating gives every bite that cozy snickerdoodle flavor.
Cream of tartar adds the traditional snickerdoodle tang.
The dough only needs 30 minutes of chilling time.
They are perfect for holidays, cookie trays, bake sales, or everyday treats.

Serving Ideas

Serve these snickerdoodle cookies with coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cold milk, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. They are also perfect for holiday cookie boxes, dessert boards, classroom treats, or a simple homemade sweet to share.

Shop the Flavor

No specialty oil or balsamic is needed for this recipe — just classic cinnamon-sugar cookie goodness. Stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils in Franklin, MA for gourmet pantry favorites, dessert pairings, gifts, and sweet little extras for your next baking day.

Snickerdoodle Cookies

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

11 minutes

Calories

145

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the vanilla and mix until combined.
Stir in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until the dough comes together.
In a small bowl, mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and ground cinnamon for the cinnamon-sugar coating.
Wrap or cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll the chilled dough into small balls.
Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still look soft.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Serve and enjoy.