The Best Snickerdoodles

They’re slightly chewy around the edges with soft, pillowy centers. I underbake by a minute or two to ensure the centers are extra soft. Underbaking also helps the cookies stay softer and fresher over time, but you can bake longer if you prefer more well-done or firmer cookies.

They’re buttery with a light cinnamon-sugar coating. Not too heavy, just classic snickerdoodle. If you’re a cinnamon fiend, I recommend the Soft and Chewy Cinnamon Chip Snickerdoodle Cookies.

Cream of tartar (sold in the spice aisle) is the leavener that gives the cookies lift, lightness, provides the classic snickerdoodle flavor, and it’s key for this recipe. If you don’t have it on hand but must make snickerdoodles immediately, try White Chocolate Snickerdoodles or Soft and Chewy Sugar-Doodle Vanilla Cookies.

INGREDIENTS:
Dough

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional and to taste

For Rolling

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Dough – To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or large mixing bowl and electric mixer) combine the butter, sugars, and beat on medium-high speed until creamed and well combined, about 3 minutes.
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