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5 from 7 votes

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

These cinnamon sugar cookies are so soft and chewy. The rich sugar cookie is sprinkled with just the right amount of cinnamon and sugar.
Prep Time1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time1 hour 38 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookie
Servings: 24
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1½ cups sugar plus ⅓ cup for cinnamon-sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2¾ cups flour
  • 1½ teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon plus 2 teaspoons for cinnamon sugar
  • ½ teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar together until the mixture is soft and fluffy. Add eggs and beat again until smooth.
    Butter and sugar creamed together
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix until fully incorporated. Chill dough for 1 to 2 hours.
    Snickerdoodle dough in a large bowl
  • While the dough is chilling, make the cinnamon-sugar mixture and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Make 1.5-inch cookie dough balls. Roll the balls in cinnamon sugar and place 3 inches apart on a baking sheet.
    Snickerdoodle cookie dough balls on a baking sheet before baking
  • Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar while still hot, if desired. Lightly press down the top of each cookie with a spoon.
    snickerdoodle cookies on a baking sheet
  • Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
    A stack of snickerdoodles on a dishcloth

Nutrition

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1.3mg