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Cozy Rainy Day Cinnamon Sugar Snickerdoodles Easy Homemade Recipe

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Soft, chewy cinnamon sugar snickerdoodles with a crackly, slightly crunchy shell, perfect for cozy rainy days. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and yields delicious, comforting cookies.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar (half for dough, half for rolling)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon (for coating)
  • ⅓ cup (65 grams) granulated sugar (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes on medium speed.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Mix until combined but do not overbeat.
  5. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until incorporated.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, combine ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon for the coating.
  8. Scoop dough into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized balls (about 22 grams each) and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
  9. Place balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set but centers still look soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes is essential for better texture and flavor. Use softened butter, not melted, to avoid flat cookies. Roll dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar for the signature crackly shell. Avoid overbaking to keep centers soft. If dough is sticky, chill a bit longer before rolling.

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