🍪✨ Snickerdoodle Cookies

Soft, chewy, cinnamon‑sugar perfection — the cookie that never disappoints.

Soft, chewy, cinnamon‑dusted magic — these Snickerdoodle Cookies are the warm hug your taste buds have been waiting for.

 

 

Some cookies are good. Some cookies are great. And then there are cookies that make you stop mid‑chew and whisper, “Oh… THIS is why I bake.”

Snickerdoodles are that cookie.

They’re:

• Soft
• Chewy
• Cinnamon‑sugar coated
• Slightly tangy (thank you, cream of tartar)
• Comforting
• Nostalgic
• Crowd‑pleasing
• And honestly? A little bit addictive

They’re the kind of cookies that make your kitchen smell like heaven. The kind that make your family hover by the oven like cookie‑seeking ninjas. The kind that make you feel like a baking queen — even if you’re still wearing yesterday’s leggings.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you team “extra cinnamon sugar” or team “classic coating only”?

I seriously can not make enough cookies to keep my family happy. Lisa would love it if I would only make chocolate chip cookies every time but after a while that gets old!

 

Even if chocolate chip cookies are your all-time favorite. Sometimes the old-time favorites are the very best. I realized that I have never made snickerdoodle cookies for Lisa.

She gave them two thumbs up and the cookies were gone by the end of the night!

Snickerdoodle Cookies

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups plus 3 Tablespoons sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon cinnamon

Snickerdoodle Cookies

🍽 Directions

Step 1: Make the Dough

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cream butter, shortening, and 1½ cups sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs and mix well.
4. Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
5. Mix until dough forms.

Step 2: Make the Cinnamon Sugar

1. Mix remaining 3 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon.
2. Roll dough into balls.
3. Coat each ball generously in cinnamon sugar.

Step 3: Bake

1. Place on baking sheet.
2. Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
3. Cool on rack.

Step 4: Serve

1. Serve warm, cold, or straight from the freezer.
2. Enjoy immediately.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you like your Snickerdoodles soft and puffy or thin and chewy

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Cookie, Approx. 24 Cookies)

• Calories: ~145
• Protein: 1g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fat: 7g
• Sugar: 11g

 

🍪 Nutritional Facts & Fun

• Cinnamon: Antioxidants + warmth
• Cream of tartar: Signature tang + softness
• Butter: Flavor + tenderness
• Shortening: Chewiness + structure
• Sugar: Sweetness + caramelization

💬 Reader prompt: Should we try a brown‑butter version next?

 

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

• Extra soft: Underbake by 1 minute.
• Extra chewy: Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
• Extra cinnamon: Roll twice in cinnamon sugar.
• Extra fancy: Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
• Perfect shape: Chill dough 20 minutes before baking.

🔄 Recipe Variations

🍫 Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles

Add mini chocolate chips.

🍎 Apple Pie Snickerdoodles

Add dried apples + apple pie spice.

🥥 Coconut Snickerdoodles

Add shredded coconut.

🍋 Lemon Snickerdoodles

Add lemon zest + lemon extract.

🔥 Spicy Snickerdoodles

Add a pinch of cayenne.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version should we test next for the blog?

🧒 Kid Tips

• Let kids roll the dough balls (messy but adorable).
• Add sprinkles for fun.
• Serve with hot cocoa.
• Make mini cookies for tiny hands.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

• Butter: Freeze extra sticks for baking season.
• Shortening: Store brands work great.
• Cinnamon: Buy in bulk — you’ll use it.
• Flour: Keep in airtight containers.
• Sugar: Stock up — Snickerdoodles disappear fast.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you a “Costco cinnamon queen” or a “grab it when I need it” baker?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week’s challenge: Bake these Snickerdoodle Cookies, snap a pic, and share it with #LouLouGirlsSnickerdoodleMagic. Bonus points if your cinnamon‑sugar sparkle shot is dramatic enough to deserve its own slow‑motion reel.

🥪 Leftover Remix

• Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches: Add vanilla ice cream.
• Snickerdoodle Milkshake: Blend with ice cream.
• Snickerdoodle Crumble: Top fruit crisp.
• Snickerdoodle French Toast: Yes, it works.
• Snickerdoodle Parfait: Layer with yogurt + fruit.

💬 Reader prompt: Which leftover remix should we feature next week?

💭 Final Thoughts

These Snickerdoodle Cookies are everything you want in a cozy treat: soft, warm, cinnamon‑spiced, nostalgic, comforting, and ridiculously satisfying. They’re the kind of recipe that brings people together, sparks conversation, and makes everyone feel like they’re part of the fun.

They’re simple enough for a weekday, impressive enough for a party, and comforting enough for those “I need something delicious immediately” days.