Quick & Easy Snickerdoodles
80% authentic · American
A simplified version of the classic Snickerdoodle, using common ingredients and a slightly faster method to achieve a delicious cinnamon-sugar cookie with a chewy texture.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour2 1/4 cups
- Baking soda1 teaspoon
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter, softened3/4 cup
- Granulated sugar1 1/4 cups
- Egg1 large
- Milk2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Granulated sugar (for coating)2 tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon (for coating)1 tablespoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar until smooth.
- 4
Beat in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- 5
Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for the coating.
- 7
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating evenly.
- 8
Place coated dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- 9
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- 10
Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
