Simple Soft Snickerdoodles

American · Summer · 30 min · Serves 24 · By The Lesapor Kitchen

These soft snickerdoodles are a timeless favorite with their tender, chewy texture and cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for summertime picnics or dessert anytime.

Ingredients

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

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. In a small bowl, combine the remaining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
5. Shape the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
6. Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly cracked. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.