Crispy Snickerdoodle Recipe
Doesn't everyone love Snickerdoodles? This crispy version of the classic cookie is rolled in cinnamon and sugar, and it's an all-time favorite recipe for a reason.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Snickerdoodles are classic sugar cookie recipe that are sort of plain, in the most wonderful way. The simple vanilla dough is made special by a roll in cinnamon sugar, and the results are delicious.
Here's a few good reasons to make them:
These cookies are easy! No tricks or special equipment or ingredients are needed.
Crispy and delicious, Snickerdoodles are a cookie that everyone loves.
Make these cookies when you don't have any chocolate chips in the house, or if you're in the mood for a simple, perfect, cinnamon-flavored cookie.
For the full recipe, please scroll down to the recipe card below.
Butter: Unsalted and softened to room temperature.
Flour: Regular all-purpose.
Sugar: Regular granulated, but use Baker's Sugar (superfine) if your grocery store has it.
Egg: Large and also brought to room temperature.
Vanilla: Pure extract for sweetness and flavor.
Baking Soda: Gotta have this for cookies!
Cream of Tartar: A little tangy and perfect.
Cinnamon: To smother the shaped cookies in along with sugar.
Snickerdoodles are an easy cookie to make, here's all you do:
Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until its light and fluffy.
Add the part of the flour, sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda and cream of tartar.
Continue with the rest of the flour.
Form the cookies into balls.
Roll them in cinnamon sugar, place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake and enjoy!
This Crispy Snickerdoodle Recipe is perfecting for gifting! The cookies are easy to make, with a nostalgic flavor everyone loves.
Make an extra batch! Freeze the shaped cookie dough balls for up to 60 days, well wrapped.
Make cookies for parties, bridal and baby showers or gifting.
Be sure to take the butter out of the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you start to make the cookies.
These little cookies are nice to wrap up and gift to friends, co-workers or for hostess or shower treats.
These cookies are perfect to make homemade ice cream sandwiches with!
Can I freeze these snickerdoodles?
You can freeze the unbaked dough in the freezer for up to 60 days.
Can I make these cookies in advance?
Of course! Keep in mind most baked goods are best the day they are made, and they lose some to their texture every day after that.
How do I store Crispy Snickerdoodles?
An airtight container is best, and they'll be great for a couple days.
Crispy Snickerdoodle Recipe
Easy and nostalgic, these Snickerdoodles have a delicious cinnamon sugar coating that's full of flavor..
Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: about 33 cookies
Ingredients
▢ ½ cup Butter softened
▢ 1 ½ cups Flour, all-purpose
▢ 1 cup Sugar
▢ 1 Egg
▢ 1 teaspoon Vanilla
▢ ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
▢ ¼ teaspoon Cream of Tartar
▢ 2 tablespoons Sugar
▢ 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
Heat oven to 375F degrees.
In a large bowl, beat the butter with a mixer for 30 seconds or so to lighten it up.
Add half the flour, one cup of sugar, the egg, vanilla, baking soda and cream of tartar. Beat with the mixer until combined, about a minute.
Add remaining flour and continue to mix until just combined.
Push the mixture together with your hands forming a ball, cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for an hour.
Shape the dough into one inch balls.
Combine the 2 tablespoons of sugar with the one teaspoon of cinnamon, and roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Place balls several inches apart on the lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10-11 minutes, edges will be lightly golden.
Cool on a wire rack.