Description
Soft, chewy Snickerdoodle cookies coated in cinnamon sugar — the perfect Christmas cookie recipe that’s quick, simple, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (226g), softened
1 and 1/3 cups granulated sugar (267g)
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For topping:
1/3 cup granulated sugar (70g)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
2. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients in three parts, mixing on low speed until the dough forms.
6. Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar, and place on prepared baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10 minutes. If cookies are too puffy, gently flatten them with a spoon.
8. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
The dough does not require chilling, making this recipe quick and easy.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
To make ahead, refrigerate dough for up to 3 days or freeze dough balls for up to 2–3 months.
Thaw frozen dough balls for 30 minutes before baking.
Freezing baked cookies is also possible; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Using an extra egg yolk makes the cookies softer and moister.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Christmas Dinner Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg