An easy recipe for classic soft and chewy snickerdoodle cookies. These cookies offer the traditional tangy taste with a perfectly crisp cinnamon-sugar coating and chewy center. A must make cookie perfect for the holidays or any time of the year!
Prepare a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream together butter with granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy. Mix in one egg at a time, followed by vanilla, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda. Scrape bowl as needed. Mix in flour in small batches. Mix until just combined and no streaks remain.
Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop dough, leveling off each scoop against the sides or edge of the bowl. Place dough scoops onto prepared baking sheet. Dough can be placed close to each other, not touching. Scoop all of the dough, then transfer the baking sheet with dough balls to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare the cinnamon-sugar mixture. In a clean bowl, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Use small whisk or fork to combine the two ingredients. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a large baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
Remove 9 balls of of dough at a time. Roll in your hands to create a smooth ball. Roll in prepared cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on newly prepared baking sheet, spaced roughly 2-inches apart. Chill for 10 minutes.
Keep remaining dough chilled between batches.
Bake chilled and coated dough for 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to rest for 1-3 minutes prior to transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Recipe yields roughly 33 cookies, 3 inches in size.If a medium scoop is not available, use 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough per ball.An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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