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Freshly baked snickerdoodles without cream of tartar on a rustic wooden plate.

Soft & Chewy Snickerdoodle Recipe Without Cream of Tartar – Easy & Delicious

This soft and chewy snickerdoodle recipe without cream of tartar is the perfect treat! With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have warm, cinnamon-sugar coated cookies ready in no time—no special ingredients required!

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 25 minutes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (divided)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  5. Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup sugar with 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
  6. Shape and Coat: Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and coat each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  7. Bake: Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, remove them from the oven as soon as the centers look set but soft.
  • If you prefer crispier snickerdoodles, bake an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze raw dough balls for up to 3 months and bake directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the baking time.
  • Author: Joël
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140 kcal
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 85 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg

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