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Snickerdoodle Cookies

Snickerdoodles are cinnamon sugar cookies that are simple to make. They are perfect for any occasion, especially the Christmas holidays.
Recipe Snickerdoodle Cookies
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 20 minutes
  • Cooking 12 minutes
  • Servings for 6 people

Snickerdoodle Cookies are indulgent cinnamon sugar cookies, hugely popular in the United States and Canada, although the original recipe seems to be German. Sometimes called sugar cookies, snickerdoodles are actually different from plain sugar cookies because they are flavored with cinnamon.

Very easy to make and super indulgent, these cinnamon snickerdoodle cookies are perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to an afternoon snack, but they are especially suited to the holiday season. In fact, these cinnamon cookies are often considered true Christmas cookies, even though in America they are eaten all year round.

If you love this kind of cookie, don’t miss the classic Cinnamon Cookies, the Christmassy Gingerbread Cookies and the very original Pfeffernüsse Spice Cookies. And now let’s discover the recipe for Snickerdoodle Cookies.

Ingredients for 6 people

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Method

  1. To make the Snickerdoodle Cookies, start by sifting the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar into a bowl and mixing them together.
  2. In another, larger bowl, work the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar using a spatula until creamy.
  3. Lightly beat the egg and add it to the bowl with the creamed butter. Add the vanilla extract as well and work until you have a smooth, even mixture.
  4. Add the flour mixture and knead until it is completely absorbed, so you get an even and very soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
    Snickerdoodle Cookies, step 4: the flour mixture worked into a soft dough
  5. After this time, take the dough and divide it into balls of about 25 grams each, placing them on a tray as you go. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest in the fridge for at least 3 hours, better still overnight.
    Snickerdoodle Cookies, step 5: balls of dough of about 25 grams on a tray
  6. When the resting time is up, mix the sugar for the coating and the ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Take the balls out of the fridge, roll them between your hands to warm them and then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture so they are well coated.
    Snickerdoodle Cookies, step 6: the balls of dough rolled in cinnamon sugar
  7. Transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced well apart from each other. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C (350 °F) for about 10 to 12 minutes.
    Snickerdoodle Cookies, step 7: the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  8. Take the cookies out of the oven and let them cool for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then gently transfer them to a cooling rack and let them cool completely. Finally, serve your Snickerdoodle Cookies. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

Snickerdoodle cinnamon cookies can also be filled: simply sandwich two together with some Marshmallow Cream or Homemade Nutella.

Tips

If you don’t have lightly salted butter, you can use regular butter and add a pinch of salt. Cream of tartar can be found in well-stocked supermarkets (usually in the baking aisle) or in cake decorating supply stores, but we recommend checking the ingredient list to see whether the product is pure or already contains baking soda.

Storage

Snickerdoodles keep for a few days in an airtight container or a cookie jar.

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