Snickerdoodles The Best Recipe

These irresistible snickerdoodles are guaranteed to vanish in minutes! My famous recipe (adapted from the Pillsbury Complete Book of Baking) features perfectly spiced, melt-in-your-mouth cookies coated in a heavenly cinnamon-sugar crust. Prepare for rave reviews – they're THAT good! Perfect for parties, holidays, or any time you crave a warm, comforting treat.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 874.9 kcal
Protein 24g
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Ingredients for Snickerdoodles The Best

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for dough) + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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How to Make Snickerdoodles The Best

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
  8. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Immediately remove cookies from baking sheets and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

25 g

Sugar

327g

Fat

24g

Carbs

49g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Snickerdoodles The Best?

Snickerdoodles The Best takes about 48 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 28 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Snickerdoodles The Best?

Snickerdoodles The Best has approximately 874.9 calories per serving, with about 24 g protein, 49 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Snickerdoodles The Best?

The key ingredients for Snickerdoodles The Best are Sugar, Margarine, Vanilla, Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Cream Of Tartar. See the full list with measurements above.

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