Best Crispy Snickerdoodles Recipes

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SNICKERDOODLES



Snickerdoodles image

The history of this whimsically named treat is widely disputed, but the popularity of this classic cinnamon-sugar-coated cookie is undeniable! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually beat into creamed mixture., In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GRANDMA RUTH'S SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES



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This is my great-grandma's recipe that everyone loves!

Provided by David.Beveridge

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Snickerdoodle Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup softened butter
2 eggs
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
  • Beat 1 1/2 cups white sugar, butter, and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into creamed butter mixture until dough holds together.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons white sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  • Form dough into 2-teaspoon-size balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place dough balls, about 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven on the center rack for 7 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 23.9 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 91.6 mg, Sugar 9.1 g

MRS. SIGG'S SNICKERDOODLES



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These wonderful cinnamon-sugar cookies became very popular with my friends at church. My pastor loves them! You will too! Crispy edges, and chewy centers; these cookies are a crowd pleaser for sure!

Provided by Beth Sigworth

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Time 1h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cream together butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Blend in flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt. Shape dough by rounded spoonfuls into balls.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon together. Roll balls of dough in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until set but not too hard. Remove immediately from baking sheets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 55.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CLASSIC SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES



Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies image

What makes snickerdoodles so, well, snickerdoodley? Its distinctive crackling and cinnamon-sugar topping make it a standout cookie treat. Don't forget to include cream of tartar on your grocery shopping list when you're planning to bake snickerdoodle cookies. Along with baking soda, it's the secret to the cookie's leavening. Some home cooks claim that hand mixing the snickerdoodles, instead of using an electric beater creates a better cookie, but you be the judge!

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or unbleached flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
  • Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 55 mg

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