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The Best Snickerdoodle Recipe for Irresistibly Soft and Chewy Cookies

The BEST Snickerdoodle Recipe (Perfectly Soft and Chewy)

This is the best snickerdoodle recipe that yields perfectly soft and chewy cookies, a delightful treat for cookie lovers!

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  4. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; gradually stir into the creamed mixture until well blended.
  5. Roll the dough into balls, then roll in cinnamon sugar.
  6. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Let cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

  • For extra richness, use brown sugar in addition to granulated sugar.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.

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Keywords: Snickerdoodle, cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, dessert