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A stack of golden-brown snickerdoodle cookies with cinnamon-sugar coating on a white plate, placed on a home kitchen counter.

Easy Snickerdoodle Recipe Without Cream of Tartar

4 from 1 vote
Soft, chewy snickerdoodles made without cream of tartar, using simple pantry ingredients for a classic taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 Cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ¾ cups All-purpose flour Spoon & level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Replaces cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Butter Softened
  • 1 ¼ cups Granulated sugar Divided for dough & coating
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar Adds chewiness
  • 2 Large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extrac Pure for best flavor
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon For coating & dough

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large size for easy mixing
  • 1 Hand mixer For creaming butter & sugar
  • 1 Cookie Scoop Ensures even-sized cookies
  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Wire rack For cooling cookies properly

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
  6. Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Roll dough balls in coating.
  7. Place on baking sheet, slightly flatten, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  8. Let cookies cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.