Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of homemade snickerdoodles—soft, chewy cookies coated in cinnamon-sugar that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine additional granulated sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Scoop dough into balls, roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
Notes
- For added flavor, try incorporating nutmeg or cardamom into the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg