Indulge in the irresistible goodness of soft, sweet Snickerdoodle cookies! Our simple snickerdoodles cookies recipe makes it a breeze to whip up these delightful homemade cinnamon cookies that are sure to please everyone. Get ready to enjoy a batch of pure deliciousness!
In a large mixing bowl, beat together butter and sugar for 4-5 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Scrape down the sides, then add your eggs and vanilla extract. Mix it all together for an extra 1-2 minutes until it’s nice and creamy!
Gently fold the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt into the butter and sugar mixture until everything is just combined
In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon.
Using a cookie scoop, drop your cookie balls into the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Make sure to coat them well with a spoon, and then give them a second dip to ensure they’re completely covered in that sweet goodness!
Place your cookie dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Bake for 9-11 minutes, then let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes
Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Notes
Tip: For flatter, perfectly baked snickerdoodles, gently press down the center of each dough ball before they head into the oven. This little trick helps them maintain their shape and prevents puffing in the middle