Soft, chewy, buttery cookies coated in cinnamon and sugar. This snickerdoodle cookie recipe is delicious, easy to make, and turns out perfect every time!
1cup(230 grams, or 2 sticks) unsalted buttersoftened
1cup(200 grams) granulated sugar
1/2cup(100 grams) light brown sugarpacked
1large eggroom temperature
1large egg yolkroom temperature
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
For the cinnamon sugar coating:
1/4cup(50 grams) granulated sugar
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, ground cinnamon and salt until well combined. Set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together for about 1-2 minutes or until well combined. Mix in the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring tablespoon, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Each ball of cookie dough should measure about 1 and 1/4 inches once you roll it into a ball.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for the coating. Roll each ball of cookie dough into a ball, then coat in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place back on the baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are set. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.To prepare ahead of time: Cookie dough may be mixed together, covered tightly, and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Allow the dough to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes if it’s too hard to scoop, then scoop, roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture, and bake the cookies.Freezing Instructions: Cookie dough balls may be frozen for up to 3 months. Roll in the cinnamon sugar coating just before baking and bake from frozen for an additional 1-2 minutes. Baked cookies will also freeze well for up to 3 months, thaw to room temperature before serving.Cream Of Tartar: If you don’t have any cream of tartar on hand, you can replace the cream of tartar and baking soda in this recipe with 2 teaspoons of baking powder.Butter: If using salted butter, I recommend reducing the salt in these cookies to 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon of salt.