Snickerdoodle Delish

Alrighty, guys — let me tell you about something that’s basically happiness baked into a cookie: Snickerdoodle Delish. These buttery, sugary little discs of joy are dusted with cinnamon, baked to perfection, and can turn any day around. They’re that comfort food you reach for when life’s a little chaotic, but you just wanna escape into a sweet, nostalgic snack that feels like a warm hug straight out of the oven. Why should you give these babies a try? Because nothing says “I got this” like conquering a kitchen creation that’ll make you and everyone around you fall in love.

So picture this: it’s a lazy Sunday morning, and my husband can smell these beauties baking from downstairs. He usually handles the techy stuff in our house, but when these are in the oven? Consider him gone. Gone to the kitchen, sniffing around like a determined truffle pig. It’s almost a family tradition at this point. The kids, of course, linger nearby, hands suspiciously ready for the taste testing. There’s something about these snickerdoodles that makes them a staple around here. They’re a family favorite, a sweet touchstone to days filled with laughter, and just plain perfect for sharing. Maybe it’s the cinnamon sugar layer or perhaps it’s the memories we’ve built around them that makes them so irresistible.

Why You’ll Love This Snickerdoodle Delish

1. They remind you of childhood and that dreamy cinnamon smell.
2. Only require basic pantry stuff (hey, less grocery trips!).
3. Great excuse to eat something fabulous with zero guilt.
4. Friends become best friends when you share these. No joke.

How to Make It

Hey friend, grab a big mixing bowl and ready your favorite spatula, it’s about to get delicious in here. First, get some butter in there and make sure it’s softened, not melted, or you’ll end up with soupy cookies. Been there, got the T-shirt. Cream that with sugar like you’re mad at it. Then, add in eggs and vanilla because, duh, everything’s better with vanilla. Another bowl, plop in your dry stuff — flour, baking some things (powder or soda, I always forget, check the packet!), and some salt. Mix it like it’s a dance party in your kitchen. Roll balls of dough, like, ping-pong size, then give them a spa day by rolling them in cinnamon sugar. Pop them on a baking tray and into a preheated oven (what’s it, 375°F usually?) till they’re golden and smug. Voila!

Ingredient Notes

– Butter: It’s the heart of these cookies. Softened, not melted, unless you fancy pancake cookies.
– Sugar: Granulated all the way. Forget brown sugar here, there’s another realm for that.
– Cinnamon: Spice magic dust. Do NOT skimp on it, because it’s the fairy godmother of this recipe.

Recipe Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (or whatever your gut tells you).
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Mix dry ingredients in another bowl.
5. Combine wet and dry mixtures.
6. Roll dough into balls, cover in cinnamon sugar.
7. Bake till golden and awesome.

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t rush the butter softening thing. And remember, don’t nuke it!
– Forgetting the cinnamon is like ignoring the main character. Don’t do it.

Storage Tips

So, once you’ve got leftovers (or should I say “when”, ha!), just toss them in an airtight container. They’ll stay nice and chewy for days, though let’s be honest, they won’t last that long. If you’re wild and eat them cold or for breakfast, no one’s judging here, my friend. They’re practically breakfast food already, right?

Variations and Substitutions

If you want to swap something, just try equal parts, like honey instead of sugar. Real talk, I once tried oat flour when I was out of the normal stuff. Li’l more dense but still worth devouring. Feeling brave? Add a bit of nutmeg or cardamom; spices are your playground here.

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Snickerdoodle Delish

This soft and chewy Snickerdoodle cookie combines a perfect cinnamon-sugar coating with a buttery, vanilla-infused dough for the ultimate cozy treat.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ▢ 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

• ▢ 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, beat butter and 1.5 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
• Gradually blend in the flour mixture until just combined.
• In a small bowl, mix 0.25 cup sugar with 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls, roll each ball in cinnamon sugar, and place on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still soft.
• Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For best texture, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 5 days.