Snickerdoodles

Looking for the perfect recipe for snickerdoodles? These delicious, soft & chewy cinnamon cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations!

The holidays are finally here and the smell of cinnamon, sugar and freshly baked cookies is in the air. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or need to share your love with friends and family this season, these soft & chewy snickerdoodles will satisfy any sweet tooth!

Snickerdoodles are a quintessential holiday cookie. The crinkled tops, the perfect amount of sugar and cinnamon, they’re just what you need to put a smile on your face this season.

Snickerdoodle cookies are one of the most popular holiday treats for a reason and this recipe is just the best ever!

Try this easy and delicious recipe for Soft & Chewy Snickerdoodles to bring a taste of the holidays to your family and friends.

Why you will Love this Snickerdoodle Recipe

• Soft & chewy like classic snickerdoodles should be
• Beautiful crackle finish
• Cinnamon and sugar goodness
• Festive for the holiday season but tasty all year round
• Easy to follow recipe
• Store well and can freeze the dough or baked cookies for longer storage.
• Kids and adults alike LOVE them!

Why are these Cookies Called Snickerdoodles?

There are a couple of different stories out there about the origin of the Snickerdoodle cookie.

The most likely one is that the cookies got their name from a mispronunciation of the German word Schneckennudeln, which means “snail noodles.” There is a German cinnamon-spiced pastry whose spirals resembled a snail’s shell, and is known by this name.

No matter where they came from, one thing is for sure—Snickerdoodle cookies are delicious!

How to Make the BEST Snickerdoodle Cookies

• Use room temperature ingredients to make sure the dough combines well.
• Make sure you sift the flour if it is lumpy.
• Carefully spoon and level your flour – don’t pack it!
• Only just combine the batter, do not over-mix.
• Bake the cookies until the edges of the cookies are firm when touched.
• Don’t forget to rotate the pan halfway through baking so that your cookies bake evenly!
• Bake on the middle rack in your oven.
• Bake one sheet pan at a time for even cooking.

Can I Freeze Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough?

Yes, you can freeze Snickerdoodle dough. Simply form the dough into a ball, place it in a labeled, zip-top bag, and freeze for up to three months.

When you’re ready to bake, let the dough thaw at room temperature before preheating the oven and baking as directed.

How to Store Snickerdoodle Cookies

Snickerdoodles are a favourite with most folks. While you can store them for up to two weeks in an airtight container at room temperature, we recommend eating these holiday goodies within three to five days of baking for ideal flavor and texture.

If you’re serving or gifting cookies that fall outside of that window, here’s how to freeze ground cinnamon sugar cookies without losing their design or flavor.

Place your cookies on a baking sheet in the freezer until they’re firm, then place them in a labelled, zip-top bag. They’ll keep for up to three months in the freezer. When you’re ready to enjoy them, let them thaw at room temperature for an hour or two.

Equipment Needed to Make Cake Mix Cookies

You don’t need anything more than a bowl and a whisk to make these cookies, and parchment paper on a cookie sheet to bake them.

To make life easier you can use an electric stand mixer or electric hand mixer, but I find it is more effort to get my electric mixer out than it is to mix the dough by hand.

You may also want to prevent waste by using a silicone liner instead of parchment paper.

About the Ingredients for the Snickerdoodle Cookies

Flour – Spoon and level the flour when measuring it, otherwise your cookies may end up too dense.

Cream of Tartar – The cream of tartar helps to activate the baking soda. It’s also the key to giving snickerdoodles their chew.

Baking Soda – Leavens the cookies, make sure it is still active.

Salt – Makes all the ingredients shine.

Sugar – Just basic white granulated sugar.

Butter: I recommend unsalted butter. If all you have is salted, omit the added salt from the frosting.

Eggs – Make sure your eggs are room temperature before starting.

Cinnamon – Gives the snickerdoodles their signature, classic flavour.

Looking for More Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes?

Check out some more of my favourite Christmas cookies:

You’ll love this easy recipe for Christmas Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Cookies! Only a few ingredients are needed to make soft festive cookies.

These gingerbread Christmas tree cookies are fun to make with your family. They’re festive, delicious, and perfect for any holiday party!

Kids will absolutely love seeing these Rudolph Chocolate Sugar Cookies on your Christmas cookie tray this year.

Snickerdoodles

Yield: 36 Cookies | Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar, Divided
1 cup Unsalted Butter, Softened
2 Large Eggs
3 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line two sheet pans with a silicone liner or parchment paper.

Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt to a medium bowl, and mix until blended. Set aside.

Cream together 2 cups sugar and the butter. Mix in the eggs.

Slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

In a shallow bowl, mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon.

Roll dough into 1″ balls and roll in cinnamon sugar to coat.

Place several inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies firm up.