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A plate of freshly baked Snickerdoodles dusted with cinnamon sugar.

Proven way to grow 3 types of Snickerdoodles

This recipe provides a proven method to grow three delicious types of snickerdoodles, ensuring a delightful baking experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Snickerdoodle Base
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Large bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Small bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Making the Dough
  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Coating and Baking
  1. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  2. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  3. Place the coated dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  4. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For different types of snickerdoodles, you can experiment with adding different spices to the cinnamon-sugar coating or mixing in chocolate chips or nuts into a portion of the dough before coating and baking.