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perfect snickerdoodle cookies

September 20, 2019 37 Comments

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These are the Best Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies! They’re super easy to make, and there’s no dough chill time! Enjoy these insanely delicious, cinnamon-spiced cookies while you can – they’ll be gone fast.  

Snickerdoodle cookies piled on a plate. this recipe

This recipe was originally published in December of 2017 but I just updated it with new photos and I improved the recipe to yield more flavorful cookies!

I told myself I would never use the word “perfect” to describe any of my food. That was before these Snickerdoodle cookies entered my life. They’re everything I’ve ever wanted in a cookie and more. So soft, fluffy, and full of amazing flavor – yes, yes, and more yes. But most importantly, there’s NO DOUGH CHILLING! 

Close-up of a stack of snickerdoodle cookies.

Look at that fluffy-cookie perfection! ??✨If you’re feeling in need of a relaxing baking task this season, look no further. 

These fit the bill in every way – they’re not cutout cookies, they need no decoration other than a quick dip in a bowl of cinnamon sugar, and they don’t have to be chilled before baking! (Although, they can be if you need to whip up the dough now and bake in a day or two.)

While you don’t need to chill the dough for these cookies, I do recommend building your dough balls a little higher than usual, to help prevent spreading. 

Balls of snickerdoodle dough on a baking sheet.

Good luck not devouring all the delicious little cookie dough balls. It’s pretty hard but the final product will make you glad you didn’t! Come to think of it, you better make two batches of these Snickerdoodles – they’ll be gone in the blink of an eye!

Snickerdoodle cookies piled on a plate.

Happy fall baking!

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Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies

A simple recipe for the most insanely delicious, soft and fluffy cinnamon-spiced snickerdoodle cookies.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Keyword: Easy Holiday Cookies, Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies, No Chill Cookies, No Chill Cookie Recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated or cane sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 3/4 cups + 2 TBSP all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 and 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves

For Rolling

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 TBSP cinnamon

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Make the cookie dough: Cream the softened butter in a large mixing bowl. Add the sugar and mix until well creamed. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. In another mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and a pinch of cinnamon. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, scraping the sides of the bowl to make sure everything is incorporated.
  • Bake: Roll the dough into balls and roll through a bowl of cinnamon + sugar. Bake 9 minutes. Let cool a few minutes on the pan and then transfer to a rack to let them cool completely (or enjoy them while they're still warm!)
  • Serve + Store: Enjoy immediately! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for 4-5 days.
  • Make Ahead Tips: The dough can be made up to 2 days ahead, covered tightly, and stored in the fridge. Let the dough come up to room temp for a bit before baking.
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  1. Jennifer says

    January 5, 2018 at 10:02 am

    I have two toddlers who would devour these yummy cookies up! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      You’re welcome! 😀

      Reply
  2. April says

    January 5, 2018 at 8:25 am

    5 stars
    Yummy! I love snickerdoodle cookies. I have to save this recipe and try it out! These look so chewy and soft! My toddlers would love them!

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      They are superrr soft! 😀

      Reply
  3. Carmen says

    January 4, 2018 at 10:04 pm

    New Year’s cookies are totally a thing! I swear…haha. I am going to go make these now. 🙂

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 6, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      Yay!! Hope you love them 🙂

      Reply
  4. Alecia says

    January 4, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    5 stars
    Snickerdoodle cookies are my favorite! You can’t beat that texture with anything

    Reply
  5. Sara [Real Balanced] says

    January 4, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    5 stars
    Omg you must have been reading my mind!!! I have had a major craving for snickerdoodle cookies! Can’t wait to make these- yum!!!

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 6, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      How perfect! Hope you love them 🙂

      Reply
  6. fiona saluk says

    January 4, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    omg you’ve just reminded me I didn’t make any snickerdoodles this Christmas either! Must change that! Love your idea of freezing half the batch for later too for those random cookie cravings 🙂

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 7:34 pm

      Haha, thank you! Never know when those cookie cravings are gonna hit 🙂

      Reply
  7. Lathiya says

    January 4, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Looks amazing..have to give a try,,but I doubt will it work without cream of Tartar or is there any substitute?

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      I haven’t tried this but it looks like this article tells you how to substitute for it! https://whatscookingamerica.net/Q-A/CreamTartar.htm

      Reply
  8. Tiffany Alexandria says

    January 4, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    I love the flavor of snickerdoodle and I’ve been on a baking spree lately, one cookie a day 😉 Adding this to the baking schedule.

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      Yay! So glad to hear it 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  9. Sarah says

    January 4, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    I love snickerdoodles! They are definitely one of my favorite cookies! I’ll have to give your recipe a try!

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 7:35 pm

      Mine too! Glad to hear it 🙂

      Reply
  10. Rezel says

    January 4, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    5 stars
    I love having frozen cookie dough in the freezer to have hot cookies anytime! Especially when it’s darn cold like today!

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      Oh, absolutely!! ❤️

      Reply
  11. Samantha H. says

    January 4, 2018 at 11:56 am

    These look delicious! When you freeze them, do you roll them in cinnamon/sugar before freezing, or let them thaw slightly and then roll them before baking?

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 12:12 pm

      Thank you! Freeze them without the cinnamon sugar – then let them come to room temp for 30 min and roll in the topping right before baking! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Catherine Brown says

    January 4, 2018 at 11:38 am

    I haven’t made snickerdoodles in such a long while. They’re such a great cookie though! I love adding a dash of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture for rolling them in too. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      Thank you! That sounds like a delicious idea 🙂

      Reply
  13. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    January 4, 2018 at 10:15 am

    5 stars
    I made snickerdoodle cookies once. They were so light and delicious. Perfect for any afternoon coffee break.

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      Yes, they are quite delicious ?

      Reply
  14. Elizabeth | The Recipe Revival says

    January 4, 2018 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    I love snickerdoodle cookies! They remind me of when I used to bake with my grandma 🙂

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      Awe that’s such a good memory to have! ❤️

      Reply
  15. Elle says

    January 4, 2018 at 9:06 am

    These ARE perfect! I love snickerdoodle cookies, I’m thinking I should spoil myself by making a batch soon.

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 4, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      Well, of course you should ? I’m thinking the same thing!

      Reply
  16. Karyl | Karyl's Kulinary Krusade says

    January 4, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Oh I love snickerdoodles! I used to make them all the time in high school, but I don’t think I’ve done it since then. I love the taste and soft texture. I may need to whip out the mixer and make these again

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 6, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      Oo you should definitely make them! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Yvonne says

    January 3, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    Snickerdoodles are my son’s favorite cookie in the entire world. I’m going to try this recipe for him and can’t wait to see his smile! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 6, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      Aw yay! I hope he loves them!

      Reply
  18. Jen says

    January 3, 2018 at 11:28 pm

    5 stars
    Oh these look so so yummy and so chewy! I am about to go bake some cookies of my own. Great job here.

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 6, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks so much!! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Nicole says

    January 3, 2018 at 10:43 pm

    You’ve definitely earned the right to use the word perfect to describe these! They look incredible. Who can resist anything rolled in cinnamon sugar? 🙂

    Reply
    • bluebowl says

      January 6, 2018 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you!! 🙂

      Reply

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