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The Ultimate Guide to Making Super-Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Description

These super-soft snickerdoodle cookies melt in your mouth with every bite! Coated in a delightful cinnamon-sugar mix, they’re a perfect balance of warm spices and buttery goodness. A timeless treat ready to impress!


Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • Unsalted butter, melted and cooled: 1 cup (2 sticks)
  • Granulated sugar: 1 cup
  • Dark brown sugar, packed: 1/2 cup
  • Large eggs: 3
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • All-purpose flour: 3 cups
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cinnamon: 1/4 teaspoon
  • Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon

For the Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:

  • Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup
  • Ground cinnamon: 1 tablespoon
  • Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  • Prep the Ingredients:
    • Melt the butter and let it cool to room temperature.
    • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cooled melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Make the Dough:
    • Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, creating a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  • Prepare the Coating:
    • In a shallow bowl, mix granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Shape and Coat:
    • Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and coat each thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  • Bake:
    • Place 12 coated dough balls on an unlined baking sheet, slightly flattening them with your fingers.
    • Bake for 7 minutes or until the edges are set. Avoid overbaking to keep the centers soft.
  • Cool:
    • Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Room-Temperature Eggs: Ensures smoother blending with other ingredients.
  • Cool Butter: Prevents excess spreading of the dough.
  • Don’t Overmix: For soft and tender cookies, mix until just combined.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes per batch
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American