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Easy Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough

Delightful and easy to make, this Snickerdoodle cookie dough features a soft, chewy texture and a sweet cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is slightly softened but not melted.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Use 1 ½ cups for the dough and an additional 3 tablespoons for rolling.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Be sure it's alcohol-free.
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For Rolling
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar For rolling the cookie dough balls.
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon For rolling the cookie dough balls.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and 1 ½ cups of sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Beat well until fully combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. In a small bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons of sugar with the cinnamon, stirring well.
  7. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Place the sugar-coated balls on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  10. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best flavor, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before rolling into balls. Avoid overbaking to retain a soft center.