Snickerdoodles

Name: Snickerdoodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp cream of tartar; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 tbsp granulated sugar, for coating; 2 tsp ground cinnamon, for coating

24 servings15 min prep10 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Snickerdoodles

Story updated September 18, 2026

Snickerdoodles are believed to have German or Dutch roots, likely brought to America by immigrants in New England in the 19th century, though the whimsical name's exact origin is unclear and debated among food historians. The cinnamon-sugar-coated cookie became a beloved American classic.

Ingredients

Scale:· 24 servings

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tbsp granulated sugar, for coating
2 tsp ground cinnamon, for coating

Instructions

1Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2Whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
3Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
4Mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
5Combine the coating sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then roll balls of dough in the mixture to coat.
6Place the balls on the prepared sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look soft.
7Cool on the sheet for a couple of minutes before moving to a wire rack.

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