Description
Indulge in the nostalgic taste of Easy Snickerdoodles (without cream of tartar!), a delightful treat that brings back warm memories with every bite. These soft, cakey cookies are coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mix, making them a perfect snack for any occasion—be it an afternoon pick-me-up, holiday gathering, or casual get-together with friends. The best part? There’s no need to chill the dough, allowing you to whip up a batch in no time! With simple ingredients likely already in your pantry, this recipe is not only quick but also incredibly satisfying. Enjoy the classic flavors of snickerdoodles without any fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in two large eggs until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the batter until just combined.
- Roll dough into balls and coat in a mixture of sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Arrange on prepared baking sheets with space between cookies and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg