Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe [Video Included]

Hey, cookie enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a flavor-filled adventure with our Snickerdoodle Cookies recipe. These classic treats are the perfect combination of soft, chewy, and downright delicious!

To whip up a batch of these irresistible cookies, you’ll need some pantry staples like butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and all-purpose flour. But here’s where the magic happens: a dash of white vinegar adds a subtle tanginess that takes these cookies to the next level.

Now, let’s talk about the secret ingredients that make these Snickerdoodles truly special. Cream of tartar and baking soda work together to give the cookies their signature texture and rise, while cinnamon powder adds a warm and cozy flavor that’ll have your taste buds singing.

But wait, there’s more! Before baking, we’ll roll the cookie dough balls in a mixture of cinnamon powder and sugar, creating a sweet and spicy coating that adds an extra layer of flavor and crunch.

Whether you’re baking up a batch for a special occasion or simply satisfying a late-night craving, these Snickerdoodle Cookies are sure to be a hit. So, grab your apron, and let’s get baking! 🍪✨

What are Snickerdoodle cookies?

Snickerdoodle cookies are cinnamon cookies that have a distinctive crinkle.  They are soft and chewy and very cinnamony.  The cookie dough has cinnamon in it, and it is also rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking.  Cinnamon all the way! They are a popular Christmas cookie and everyone loves them. This is my version of the delicious Christmas treat.

Ingredients used to make Snickerdoodle Cookies

• 1/2 cup (112g) Butter
• 2/3 cup (132g) White Sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1 tsp White vinegar
• 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) All Purpose Flour
• 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 1tsp Cinnamon powder
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1 to 2 Tbsp Milk

• For Rolling:
• ¼ cup White Sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon powder

More on the ingredients and some substitution ideas

• Unsalted Butter – If using salted butter, you can skip the salt in the recipe.
• Sugar – Granulated sugar is used in the dough for the cookies and also mixed with cinnamon powder to coat the dough balls.
• All-purpose flour – I have not tested this recipe with whole wheat or any alternative flour. 
• Cinnamon powder – Use good quality cinnamon powder since it is the main ingredient to make Snickerdoodle Cookies. 
• Baking soda – Rising agent.
• White Vinegar – You can also substitute apple cider vinegar.  Helps keep the cookies soft and gives the cookies the signature tang. 
• Cream of tartar – Cream of tartar is a unique ingredient in this recipe.  It is found in the spice aisle of grocery stores.  Cream of tartar is widely used in baking as it helps keep baked goods fluffy, light, and white.
• Milk – You can use either full-fat or reduced-fat milk. 

How to make Snickerdoodle Cookies

1. Add the butter and sugar to an electric mixer and cream them together. Add in the vanilla and white vinegar and mix in.
2. Add in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and mix until it forms a crumbly dough.
3. Then add in the milk so that it forms into a proper cookie dough.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (190°C).
5. Scoop the cookie dough out using a small ice cream scoop. Roll the cookie dough into balls and then roll the balls in the cinnamon and sugar mixture and place them onto a baking tray.  Flatten a bit by hand
6. Bake for 14-15 minutes. Cool on a wire track.

Recipe tips to make Snickerdoodle Cookies

• The butter and sugar should be properly creamed before adding the other ingredients.  This incorporates air and makes the cookies light and fluffy. 
• The dough should be scooped using a small cookie scoop and shaped into circles using your palms. The dough balls should be generously coated in cinnamon sugar.  DO NOT skimp on this part as this makes all the difference in making amazing Snickerdoodle Cookies.

FAQs – Snickerdoodle cookies

Tools used to make this Snickerdoodle cookie recipe

Here are the kitchen tools I have used to make this Snickerdoodle recipe:

• Half Sheet Pans
• Unbleached Parchment Paper
• Cooling Racks

More Holiday baking recipes

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread

Eggless Sugar Cookies

Chocolate dipped Custard Cookies

Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread

Get this recipe

Eggless Sugar Cookies

Get this recipe

Chocolate dipped Custard Cookies

Get this recipe

If you try this recipe of Eggless Snickerdoodle Cookies, leave us a comment, rate it (once you’ve tried it), and take a picture and tag it @livinginfused on Instagram! We would love to see what you come up with.

Recipe Card – Snickerdoodle Cookies

Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe with Video

Indulge in the cozy comfort of homemade Snickerdoodle Cookies with our easy-to-follow recipe! With just a handful of pantry staples like butter, sugar, flour, and a hint of cinnamon, you’ll be on your way to baking up a batch of these irresistible treats in no time. Our recipe includes simple steps and handy tips to ensure your cookies turn out perfectly soft, chewy, and bursting with cinnamon flavor. Plus, we’ll show you how to create that signature crackly exterior by rolling the dough in a delightful mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

Pin

Print

Recipe by Divya Jhaveri

5 from 11 votes

Course: DessertsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

16-18 cookies

servings

Prep time

25

minutes

Baking Time

14-15 minutes

Total time

1

hour 

5

minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (112 grams) Unsalted butter

• 2/3 cup White Sugar

• 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon White Vinegar

• 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour

• 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar

• 1 teaspoon Baking Soda

• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1-2 tablespoons Milk

• Cinnamon Sugar topping

• 4 tablespoons Sugar

• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder

Method

• Add the butter and sugar to an electric mixer (handheld or stand) and cream them together for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add in the vanilla and white vinegar and mix in.
• Add in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and mix until it forms a crumbly dough.
• Add 1-2 tablespoons of milk as necessary to form a soft cookie dough.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F (190°C). Scoop the cookie dough out using a small ice cream scoop. Roll the cookie dough into balls and then roll the balls in the cinnamon and sugar mixture and place them onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Flatten the dough balls a bit by hand
• Bake for 14-15 minutes. Cool on a wire track. When completely cooled, store in an airtight container for up to a week. Freshest within 2 days of baking.

Recipe Video

Tips

• The baking time is for 1 batch of cookie dough in the oven. You will have to bake the recipe in 2 batches (2 cookie sheets)
• The dough balls should be generously coated in cinnamon sugar. DO NOT skimp on this part.