Snickerdoodles
My crew pretty much love ALL cookies, but, Snickerdoodles are their top favorite. They are learning to make recipes like this one on their own. They make cookies frequently, and claim it’s to “practice” but really I think they just want more Snickerdoodles! These are delicious any time of the year, but especially great during the fall season. They’re sure to be a hit at any Fall festival, bake sale, Halloween Party, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Cookie Swap, or Christmas Dinner.
Preheat oven to 375.
Combine sugar and butter in a mixing bowl.
Once the mixture is nice and smooth, add the eggs and vanilla.
Beat or mix again until a smooth consistency.
In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients.
Slowly stir those into the butter mixture until the cookie dough is well mixed.
Mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping either in a bowl or on a plate.
I like to do this on a plate and then roll the cookie dough balls through it.
Roll batter into 2-inch size balls. Place on cookie sheet.
Press each ball of dough down to flatten.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Snickerdoodles

Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cups softened butter
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3 ½ cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- TOPPING
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions

These are a few items I find helpful in my own kitchen when preparing this Snickerdoodle Recipe:
Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3-Piece)KitchenAid KHM512IC 5-Speed Ultra Power Hand Mixer, Ice Blue
Rachael Ray Nonstick Bakeware Cookie Pan Set, 3-Piece, Gray with Marine Blue Silicone Grips
Reynolds Kitchens Non-Stick Parchment Paper – 60 Square Feet
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Shnitz Boy and Snickerdoodles Cookbook- Not So Common Recipes From Amish Housewives
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The Cookie Jar: Over 90 scrumptious recipes for home-baked treats from choc chip cookies and snickerdoodles to gingernuts and shortbread
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Debbie Petch says
Snickerdoodles bring back childhood memories. I used to make them with my mom, late in the evening. Always loved the name!
Rosanne says
Being completely honest, I’ve never had a snickerdoodle
Laurie Nykaza says
We love making snickerdoodles they are so good my mom makes the best ones i do my best and try to copy here.
Leah Shumack says
Your cookies look amazing! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
LeAnn Harbert says
My son loves Snickerdoodles. I’ll have to give him this recipe.
kathy pease says
These look delicious I have never tried making them but now I want to
Rebecca W says
My mother loved to make snickerdoodles!
Shane A says
A very simple but wonderfully traditional recipe. You take beautiful photos by the way!
Daniel M says
it’s my all time favorite cookie!
Lauren u says
Yum! These look really good!
Tracie Cooper says
These cookies look amazing! I would love to make them for my hubby!
Ellen Thompson says
Sounds like a good snickerdoodle recipe. I might have to try it.
Christina Moore says
I love this recipe, thank you for sharing
Barbara Montag says
I like this recipe – it looks good and easy to make.
Leela says
I can’t wait to try this!
JASON JENNINGS says
love it it all sounds great
Michele Behlen says
I love snickerdoodles. My mother-in-law made the best.
Kaycee says
These look fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Crystle Tellerday says
my aunt shelley makes good snickerdoodles
Kristina says
I look forward to trying this recipe! Believe it or not, I’ve never made snickerdoodles before, but I of course love the taste, and your lovely photos accompanying the recipe will be a big help to me in giving them a try. Thank you for posting!
Jeanna Massman says
I love Snickerdoodles. They are especially yummy with hot cocoa .
Natalie says
Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies! I will have to try out this recipe!
Laurie Nykaza says
I would love to try making this Snickerdoodles Recipe. My family loves cookies too.
Gina Ferrell says
I need to try this Snickerdoodles cookie recipe. I love to bake and try new recipes!
rochelle haynes says
Never had this but looks good and tasty
love to try them
Sarah says
Looks so delicious.
Dana Rodriguez says
I love these. This is an awesome recipe!
Piroska says
I love the classic simple cookies. I bet this tastes amazing!
Nancy Jachcik says
This is an easy recipe for Snickerdoodles and can easily be made a little different by replacing the cinnamon topping with some crushed pecans
Christy Maurer says
I love snickerdoodles! I will have to try this recipe. Ours is really good, but it’s always fun to try a new one.
Sarah L says
Snickerdoodles are my most favorite cookie. Peanut butter cookies come in second.
Debbie P says
This look and sounds fantastic. I only recently tried making this and I am absolutely going to try your recipe.
Marisela Zuniga says
These look soo delicious, thank you for the recipe
Rita Wray says
Sounds great, I have to make these
Edye says
these would be great for a fall festival! 🙂
Clem says
Sounds like a great recipe for snickerdoodles.
Ann says
Oh, Snickerdoodles… So good, but so hard (for me) to describe! 🙂 This recipe looks like a really nice, basic one to keep on-hand. …My knowledge of Snickerdoodles is pretty limited, so I was surprised to see in the Amazon ads/links that there’s at least one entire book devoted to different S’doodle recipes!
monique s says
I and the kids both really love snickerdoodles so I will try these for sure
Donna says
I’ve been really wanting to make some snickerdoodles lately. These look delicious!
Soozle says
Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies; I love the cinnamon flavor!
Sandy Klocinski says
Never ate a snicker doodle. I might have to try these!
Cathy French says
I have never had Snickerdoodles before. This recipe sounds pretty simple and straight forward and makes me want to try them.
shelly peterson says
We love Snickerdoodles.
Nena Sinclair says
I love Snickerdoodles and I haven’t had them for years! I’ll definitely be making these very soon, they look so delicious!
Nerlande says
I’ve never really liked snicker doodles but my mom loves it and it’s a great recipe !
Nancy Jachcik says
Love the very complete instructions and illustrations provide for the snickerdoodle cookie recipe Can’t wait to bake a batch!.