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Snickerdoodle Cookies

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4.67 from 24 votes
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by: Joanna Cismaru
12.15.20

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You won’t be able to eat just one of these Snickerdoodle Cookies! Coated in a nutmeg and cinnamon sugar, these cookies are crisp on the outside, and pillowy soft on the inside. 

a few snickerdoodles stacked on top of each other with top on broken in half.

Snickerdoodle cookies are such a classic and so easy to make! Not only that but they are a crowd favorite. They’re soft, buttery, crisp on the outside yet super chewy on the inside. They’re are a perfect little bite.

Why Make These Snickerdoodle Cookies

  • Easy To Make
  • Simple Ingredient List
  • Classic Christmas Cookie
  • Soft, Chewy & Delicious
  • Can Be Made In Advance

The cookies are flavored nicely with nutmeg and cinnamon, they totally smell like the holidays! These cookies are great because of their simplicity. It’s also a fun recipe to do with your kids, because it’s simple enough that you can start teaching them about baking.

Ingredient Notes

overhead shot of ingredients needed to make snickerdoodle cookies.
  • Flour – I used trusty all-purpose flour.
  • Sugar – We are using both granulated and packed brown sugar!
  • Spices – Cinnamon and nutmeg is all we need to give us that warm Christmas feeling.
  • Baking Soda – Don’t skip the baking soda, it’s what makes them nice and chewy!
  • Salt – Salt is imperative to baking to balance the flavors, don’t skip it!
  • Butter – I always use unsalted to control the sodium. Just make sure it’s melted!
  • Eggs – I use large eggs whenever I’m baking. Eggs are going to help act as a binder to our cookie dough.
  • Vanilla – Without vanilla, our cookies may taste a little flat.

Cinnamon Sugar

  • Sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg is all you need!

How to Make Snickerdoodle Cookies

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  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugars, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, and use a spatula to mix the dough thoroughly.
  3. Make Cookies: In a shallow bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Scoop about two tablespoons worth of cookie dough into your hands and roll until a 1 – 1 1/2″ ball forms. Roll the dough ball through the cinnamon sugar until it is well coated. Place the ball onto the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake & Cool: Transfer the baking sheets to the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.
snickerdoodle cookies on a baking sheet right after baking.

FAQs & Expert Tips

FAQs

What Are Snickerdoodle Cookies?

Snickerdoodle cookies are a classic cookie made with butter or oil, sugar, flour and then rolled into cinnamon sugar. The key ingredient that differentiates snickerdoodles from sugar cookies is cream of tartar or baking soda. This is what gives these cookies the perfect chewiness!

Can I Make These In Advance?

Absolutely! You can make the dough, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap then refrigerate it for up to 5 days! Or alternatively, freeze it. Shape it into logs, wrap it in plastic wrap and freeze. When ready to bake, simply thaw out the dough in the fridge overnight, then slice the logs and bake as instructed.

What Can I Add To These Cookies?

I kept this recipe traditional and classic. As is, they are the perfect cookie that give off that true holiday nostalgia. If you want to incorporate some extras into these cookies, try adding chocolate or your preference of nuts for a little added crunch.

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Tips

  1. Do NOT over-bake. You may think they are not done baking after the 7 minutes, but as they rest on the baking sheet for the additional 5 minutes they will continue to bake and they will be perfect.
  2. Use an cookie scoop to get perfectly uniform cookies.
  3. Never grease your baking sheets! Line them with parchment paper or silpat, that way your cookies stay put and there’s no extra mess to clean up later!
  4. Snickerdoodles make great gifts! Wrap up a box or a bag and give the gift of deliciousness to a loved one!

Storing

If you’re lucky enough to have these cookies left over, then store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Freezing

You can freeze leftover cookies in an airtight container or bag for up to 6 weeks. Just pull them out as needed! You’ll always find me baking my Christmas cookies starting in November and freezing them so I know I’m not forgetting any! It’s a huge time saver.

a bunch of snickerdoodle cookies stacked on top next to a bottle of milk.

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Snickerdoodle Cookies

4.67 from 24 votes
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 7 mins
Total: 22 mins
Author: Joanna Cismaru
Serves: 36
Print Pin Rate
You won’t be able to eat just one of these Snickerdoodle Cookies! Coated in a nutmeg and cinnamon sugar, these cookies are crisp on the outside, and pillowy soft on the inside. 

Equipment

  • KitchenAid Hand Mixer
  • Aluminum Baking Sheet (2 pack)
  • Parchment Paper
  • Black Cooling Rack

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar granulated
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter unsalted, melted
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla

For the cinnamon sugar

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
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Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugars, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients, and use a spatula to mix the dough thoroughly.
  • Make Cookies: In a shallow bowl, mix together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Scoop about two tablespoons worth of cookie dough into your hands and roll until a 1 – 1 1/2" ball forms. Roll the dough ball through the cinnamon sugar until it is well coated. Place the ball onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake & Cool: Transfer the baking sheets to the oven and bake for 7-8 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely.

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Recipe Notes

  1. Do NOT over-bake. You may think they are not done baking after the 7 minutes, but as they rest on the baking sheet for the additional 5 minutes they will continue to bake and they will be perfect.
  2. Use an cookie scoop to get perfectly uniform cookies.
  3. Never grease your baking sheets! Line them with parchment paper or silpat, that way your cookies stay put and there’s no extra mess to clean up later!
  4. STORAGE: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  5. You can freeze leftover cookies in an airtight container or bag for up to 6 weeks.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 127kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 18g (6%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 5g (8%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Cholesterol: 27mg (9%)Sodium: 74mg (3%)Potassium: 21mg (1%)Sugar: 9g (10%)Vitamin A: 175IU (4%)Calcium: 10mg (1%)Iron: 0.6mg (3%)
Course:Cookies
Cuisine:American
Keyword:christmas cookies, cookies, snickerdoodle cookies
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I’m Joanna (Jo for short) and this is my blog where I share with you my culinary adventures. Here you will find a variety of recipes using simple everyday ingredients and creating wonderful, delicious and comforting meals, including some decadent desserts.

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