15-Minute Snickerdoodles
Soft, chewy snickerdoodles baked in under 15 minutes—no mixer needed. Cinnamon-sugar coating on the outside, buttery tender cookie inside.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 145
- Protein
- 2g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix softened butter and 0.75 cup sugar in a bowl until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Stir in egg, then fold in flour, cream of tartar, and 1 tsp cinnamon until just combined.
Step 3
Mix remaining 0.5 tsp cinnamon with 2 tbsp sugar in a small bowl.
Step 4
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in cinnamon-sugar, and place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5
Bake at 375°F for 9–11 minutes until edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone.
Step 6
Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- medium mixing bowl
- small bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wire rack
- oven
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