20-Min Snickerdoodles
Soft, pillowy cookies with a cinnamon-sugar crust, baked in under 20 minutes. No mixer needed—just stir, scoop, and bake.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix flour, 1.5 tsp cinnamon, and cream of tartar in a bowl.
Step 2
In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add egg to butter mixture and stir until combined.
Step 4
Fold flour mixture into egg mixture until no dry streaks remain.
Step 5
Mix remaining 0.5 tsp cinnamon with 2 tbsp sugar in a small bowl.
Step 6
Scoop dough into 12 balls, roll in cinnamon-sugar, and space 2 inches apart on a sheet pan.
Step 7
Bake until edges are set but centers still look slightly underdone, 8–10 minutes.
Step 8
Cool on pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl (2)
- whisk or fork
- sheet pan
- parchment paper or silicone mat
- wire cooling rack
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