Snickerdoodle Recipe Without Cream of Tartar
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Category
Dessert/Cake
Cuisine
American
Servings
20
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
420
Enjoy the classic taste of snickerdoodles with a twist—no cream of tartar needed!
These cookies are soft and chewy in the middle, with crispy, lightly puffed edges, and are bursting with buttery, cinnamon goodness.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 1/3 cups (298g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (298g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment
- Rubber spatula
- Half sheet pans
- Parchment paper
- 3-Tablespoon cookie dough scoop
- Medium bowl
- Shallow bowl
- Whisk
For the Snickerdoodle Topping:
For the Snickerdoodle Dough:
Tools Needed:
Directions
Prepare the Oven and Pans
Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F (190°C).
Line two half sheet pans with parchment paper.
Make the Snickerdoodle Topping
In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
Make the Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar and butter. Beat on medium-high speed until light, fluffy, and doubled in volume (2-3 minutes). Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl as necessary.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat until just combined. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl.
With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl once more, and beat on low for an additional 30 seconds.
Assemble the Cookies
Use a 3-Tablespoon cookie dough scoop to portion the cookie dough into balls.
Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar topping, covering them completely.
Place the coated cookies at least 3 inches apart on the prepared sheet pans.
Bake the Cookies
Bake one pan at a time for 12 minutes, or until the edges have set but the centers are still gooey. The cookies will look puffed when you pull them out of the oven but will fall and crack into the perfect cookies as they cool.
Cool the cookies on the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes, or until the edges and bottoms of the cookies have set and feel firm to the touch. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.
Recipe Note
Make-Ahead Instructions:
- The cookie dough can be made and portioned into balls, then frozen on a parchment-lined sheet pan until firm.
- Transfer to a zip-top freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- When ready to bake, roll the frozen dough balls in the cinnamon sugar topping and bake as directed, increasing the bake time to 14 minutes.
Storage:
- Store the baked cookies in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Final Thoughts
This Snickerdoodle Recipe Without Cream of Tartar is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, delivering soft and chewy cookies with a crispy edge.
Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 100
- per serving
- Calories
- 420
- Carbs
- 56 grams
- 38%
- Protein
- 4 grams
- 8%
- Fat
- 21 grams
- 45%
- Saturated Fat
- 13 grams
- 63%
- Sugar
- 32 grams
- 49%
- Sodium
- 320 milligrams
- 52%
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- 42%