Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe is one of our favorites. The cookies are so soft and delicious. Each bite is the perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 122kcal

Cost: $4.78, $0.13 per serving.

½ cup shortening
½ cup butter you could use an entire cup of butter or an entire cup of shortening (but I liked it like this)
1½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
½ teaspoon salt
Topping:
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Get Recipe Ingredients

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup softened butter, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms.
In a small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.