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Soft Cinnamon Sugar Snickerdoodles Recipe Easy Homemade Cookies with Tender Centers

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These soft cinnamon sugar snickerdoodles feature tender centers and a crackly cinnamon sugar crust, perfect for cozy treats and gatherings. The addition of cream cheese keeps them moist and soft.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat ¾ cup (170 g) softened unsalted butter, 4 ounces (115 g) softened cream cheese, and 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls (about 1.5 tablespoons or 20 grams each). Roll each ball first in the cinnamon sugar mixture, then flatten slightly and roll again.
  8. Place dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

If dough is sticky, chill for 15 minutes before rolling. Avoid overbaking to keep centers tender. Double rolling in cinnamon sugar creates a crackly crust. Let dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking for better spread. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and coconut cream cheese. For gluten-free, substitute with 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend.

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