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Snickerdoodle Cookies: The Best Soft and Chewy Recipe for Home Bakers

Snickerdoodle Cookies

This recipe guides you through making the best soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies, perfect for any home baker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the butter mixture.
  5. Roll dough into balls and coat with cinnamon sugar.
  6. Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon sugar to your taste.

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