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Soft Bakery-Style Snickerdoodles Recipe Easy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Treats

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These soft bakery-style snickerdoodles feature a tender crumb with a perfect cinnamon sugar crackled crust, delivering a nostalgic yet fresh cinnamon cookie experience that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop dough and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until thoroughly coated. Place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until edges look set but centers still appear soft with a crackled cinnamon sugar crust.
  9. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Sprinkle a little more cinnamon sugar on top right after baking while cookies are still warm.

Notes

For freshest cinnamon flavor, grind whole cinnamon sticks yourself. If dough is too sticky to roll, chill for 15 minutes. Rotate baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning. Chilling dough overnight deepens flavor and improves texture. Do not overbake to keep cookies soft. Store in airtight container with parchment paper layers to maintain softness.

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