Description
A quick and easy small-batch snickerdoodle cookie recipe that yields 4-6 soft, chewy cookies with crispy edges and a cinnamon-sugar coating in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (for coating)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light, fluffy, and pale (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for the coating.
- Portion the dough into 4-6 balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each). Roll each ball in your hands to smooth, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 8-10 minutes, until edges are set and slightly golden but centers look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set before transferring to a cooling rack or serving.
Notes
Ensure butter is softened but not melted. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. For thicker cookies, chill dough balls for 15-30 minutes before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container with a slice of bread to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: small batch cookies, snickerdoodle, easy cookies, quick dessert, cinnamon sugar cookies, homemade cookies