Perfect Soft Small Batch Snickerdoodle Cookies
A quick and easy recipe for soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies made in a small batch of 12, featuring a classic cinnamon-sugar coating and a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the cinnamon sugar coating:
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls (about 1 1/2 tablespoons or 20g each) of dough and roll them into smooth balls.
- Roll each dough ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture until well coated.
- Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching closely from 8 minutes. The edges should be set but centers soft and slightly puffed.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not skip the cream of tartar for the classic tang and chewy texture. Use room temperature butter that is soft but not melted. Roll dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar for a crackly crust. Pull cookies from oven when edges are set but centers are still soft to keep them tender. Optional chilling of dough for 30 minutes can help control spread and deepen flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 2
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