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The Perfect Chewy Snickerdoodle Recipe!

Published on May 11, 2020 by Eden

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This is the best, chewy snickerdoodle recipe! It makes the perfect snickerdoodle cookie with all the classic ingredients. Easy to make and full of cinnamon and sugar flavor!

Snickerdoodle cookies on a marble table.

Among the most beloved cookie recipes, there’s the snickerdoodle. Simple, sweet, and delicious, we truly can’t go wrong when we make snickerdoodles. They also don’t contain butter, just like our very popular butterless chocolate chip cookies.

chewy snickerdoodle cookies stacked

This chewy snickerdoodle cookie to sink your teeth and you’ll instantly fall in love with this recipe. Pair it with our snickerdoodle coffee for the best dessert, coffee combo ever!

Chewy snickerdoodle recipe on a marble table.

How to Make Snickerdoodle Cookies (Step by Step)

Flour, vegetable shortening, sugar and eggs on a marble table

Ingredients

A list of ingredients you’ll need to make these snickerdoodle cookies. The full recipe and measurements are at the bottom.

  • All-purpose Flour
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable Shortening (Crisco)
  • Salt
  • Cream of Tartar
  • Baking Soda
  • Cornstarch
  • Cinnamon

We add cornstarch in this recipe because it softens the thickens the cookie, giving it a chewy consistency too.

chewy snickerdoodle cookie dough in a mixing bowl.

Directions

Measure out all of the ingredients first and place them in small bowls before starting the baking process. It makes it much easier!

Crisco and eggs in a mixing bowl.

Measure the flour and place in a bowl, crack the eggs, measure the sugar in a small bowl. Combine the salt, cream of tartar and …

Whipped butter, eggs and vegetable shortening in a mixing bowl.

Beat sugar, eggs, and vegetable shortening in a mixer on high until light and fluffy.

Slowly add in the flour, salt, cream of tartar and …. continue beating on medium until mixed together.

Snickerdoodle cookie dough in a glass mixing bowl.

Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.

Cinnamon and sugar on a mixing plate.

On a plate, mix sugar and cinnamon for rolling the dough in.

Cookie dough on a cookie scooper.

Using a cookie scooper, scoop the dough, roll it in your hands to make a perfect ball and roll in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Ball of cookie dough, rolling in a plate of cinnamon and sugar.
One snickerdoodle cookie dough ball on cookie sheet.

Place 9 cookies, spaced out on a lined cookie sheet.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

chewy snickerdoodle recipe and cookies on a cookie rack.

Let the cookies cool on a cookie rack. Serve when they’re warm and chewy!

Tips for Making Snickerdoodle Cookies

  • Chill the dough before baking the cookies.
  • Use a cookie scooper to get perfectly sized cookies.
  • Try Spectrum Naturals organic all-vegetable shortening as a healthier option.
  • Always line the cookie sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
  • Bake on the middle rack.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Do You Need Cream of Tartar in Snickerdoodles?

Since cream of tartar acts as a leavening agent, it creates a soft, chewy snickerdoodle.

Without it, the snickerdoodles will be flat and possibly crunchy. If cream of tartar isn’t an option, use baking powder for a similar effect!

chewy snickerdoodle recipe with cookies on a plate.

Why is it Called a Snickerdoodle?

There are a few different theories about where the Snickerdoodle’s name came from, but a lot of people think it’s a Dutch or German translation.

Snickerdoodle is a translation of the German word, “Schneckennudeln,” which means “snail dumpling.” Or, it may come from the Dutch word, “Snekrad,” which also describes the cookie as a snail shape.

So, whichever story you like better, just go with it!

Homemade, chewy snickerdoodle cookies on a plate.

What Exactly is a Snickerdoodle?

A snickerdoodle is a cookie made with butter or oil, sugar, and flour.

Then, it’s rolled in cinnamon sugar for a sweet finish! Check out our easy snickerdoodle recipe to learn how to make snickerdoodles.

Do You Flatten Snickerdoodles Before Baking?

We don’t flatten the cookies before we make ours, yet, this is a matter of personal preference.

If you want a thinner cookie, feel free to flatten it. If you want thick, chewy snickerdoodle cookies like the recipe we’ve created, go ahead and skip this step.

Can I Skip Cream of Tartar in a Recipe?

If you skip cream of tartar, you’ll want to add another leavening agent.

Baking powder would be a great choice!

chewy snickerdoodle recipe and cookies rolled in cinnamon and sugar.

What Does a Snickerdoodle Taste Like?

Snickerdoodle recipes often include vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon.

So, imagine a sugar cookie, but it’s coated in cinnamon sugar!

Bite taken out of snickerdoodle cookie.

Is Baking Powder the Same As Cream of Tartar?

While baking powder and cream of tartar are both leavening agents, they aren’t exactly the same ingredient.

Cream of tartar is made up of tartaric acid, which is the substance left in wine barrels once the wine has been taken out of them. While baking powder has cream of tartar in it, it also has baking soda in it. The reaction created by the cream of tartar mixed with baking soda is what makes these ingredients different!

chewy snickerdoodle cookies on a marble table.

Should Snickerdoodle Dough Be Chilled?

Again, this is a matter of personal preference.

While it’s not a necessity, chilling snickerdoodle dough creates cookies that are:

  • thick
  • chewy
  • easier to roll in the cinnamon-sugar coating

We prefer chewy snickerdoodles, so we follow this step!

Are You Ready to Get Baking?

Now that we know the secrets of how to make snickerdoodle cookies, it’s time to bake your own! Full recipe below!

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Snickerdoodle Recipe

An easy, classic recipe for chewy homemade snickerdoodles! This is the best chewy snickerdoodle recipe!
4.84 from 18 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies, Dessert, Snickerdoodle
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 22 cookies
Calories: 194kcal
Author: Eden

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening , like Crisco
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1` tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar, for rolling cookies
  • 2 tsp cinnamon, for rolling cookies

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat sugar, eggs, and vegetable shortening in a mixer on high until light and fluffy.
  • Slowly add in the flour, salt, cream of tartar, cornstarch and baking soda continue beating on medium until mixed together. 
  • Refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
  • On a plate, mix sugar and cinnamon for rolling the dough in.
  • Using a cookie scooper, scoop the dough, roll it in your hands to make a perfect ball and roll in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  • Place 9 cookies, spaced out on a lined cookie sheet. 
  • Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 minutes. 
  • Let the cookies cool on a cookie rack. Serve when they’re warm and chewy! 

Notes

TIPS FOR MAKING SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES

  • Chill the dough before baking the cookies.
  • Use a cookie scooper to get perfectly sized cookies.
  • Try Spectrum Naturals organic all-vegetable shortening as a healthier option.
  • Always line the cookie sheet with parchment paper or Silpat.
  • Bake on the middle rack.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Snickerdoodle Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 163mg7%
Potassium 65mg2%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 25IU1%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Matt Taylor says

    May 11, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy!! I love these snickerdoodles, they are so easy to make.

    Reply
  2. Beth Pierce says

    May 11, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    5 stars
    These look absolutely out of this world! I love a good snickerdoodle and these look so easy! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Eden says

      May 11, 2020 at 11:12 pm

      Thank you Beth!

      Reply
  3. Natalie says

    May 11, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    5 stars
    These really are perfect & the best!! It’s an easy recipe, that everyone will love!

    Reply
    • Eden says

      May 11, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      Thank you, Natalie!

      Reply
  4. Natalie says

    June 25, 2020 at 4:53 am

    5 stars
    These really are the perfect snickerdoodles! They are always a favorite of everyone!

    Reply
  5. Allyson Zea says

    June 25, 2020 at 11:00 am

    5 stars
    I was initially intimidated to make these, but they turned out absolutely delicious and we’re actually very easy! Thank you so much for this recipe

    Reply
  6. Paige says

    June 25, 2020 at 12:38 pm

    5 stars
    SO delicious! These are the classic recipe for these cookies, and they are PERFECT!

    Reply
  7. Jessica says

    September 4, 2020 at 10:35 pm

    This sounds amazing! If I were to sub in baking powder for the cream of tartar, what amount do you recommend? And do I still use the same amount of baking soda or do I remove that as well? Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

    Reply

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