Small Batch Snickerdoodles
These small batch snickerdoodle cookies are a holiday favorite for a reason—they’re quick, easy, and downright delicious. Bake a batch, share the love, or keep them all to yourself (we won’t tell).
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 187kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled (188 grams)
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (8 tablespoons)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (134 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (35 grams)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line one large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Make the topping
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
Make the cookies
- Whisk the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat on medium-high speed until combined. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- On low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in 3 parts. The dough will be thick.
- Roll dough into balls, about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons each. Roll in the cinnamon-sugar topping. Arrange 3 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. The cookies will be puffy and soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Don’t overbake! Snickerdoodles are best soft and chewy, so stick to the 10-minute bake time at 375°F.
- Chill your dough if needed: If your kitchen is warm and the dough feels too sticky to roll, pop it in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
- Roll generously in the topping: That cinnamon-sugar coating is everything; go ahead and sprinkle a little bit more on top!
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 257IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
