Description
These chewy snickerdoodle cookies come together in just 15 minutes with no dough chilling required. They feature a soft, chewy center and crisp, cinnamon-sugar coated edges, making them the perfect quick weeknight dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined; do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix the coating ingredients: ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and coat thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden, but centers still look slightly soft.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely or serve warm.
Notes
Softened butter is key; it should leave an indent easily but not feel liquid. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. Underbake slightly for a chewy center. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft for up to 5 days. Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: snickerdoodle cookies, chewy cookies, easy dessert, weeknight baking, cinnamon sugar cookies, no chill cookies