Chewy andextra soft snickerdoodle cookiesare sweet and buttery with a lovely kick of warmth from the cinnamon-sugar coating.

Chewy and decadent, Extra Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies are sweet and buttery with a lovely kick of warmth from the cinnamon-sugar coating.

Snickerdoodlesare just classically good cookies. They’re chewy and soft, sweet with that hint of spice from the cinnamon, and go down real easy with a big glass of cold milk. I feel like they’re underrated in terms of cookie popularity ; chocolate chip and sugar cookies often get all the shine, don’t you think?

I’ve tried time and time again to make snickerdoodles using just butter as the fat, and to be totally honest, they just don’t turn out as delicious as when I use shortening. I don’t think shortening is all bad all the time, but you certainly wouldn’t want to use it in everything. However, for these cookies — it’s a necessity! Just like I always say, everything in moderation. So, get your baking apron out, and enjoy theseExtra Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

They are so easy to make
The kids will love making these with you!
They are so soft and delicious
They last a long time in the fridge or freezer!

🍽️ My kids absolutely love it when I make aquick batch of cookiesfor an after school snack — it sets the tone for a bubbly and relaxing evening!

Ingredients:

Butter– preferably unsalted. But if you only have salted, do not add the extra salt
Butter flavored shortening– Yes, I don’t recommend using shortening all the time, but in this recipe its necessary to make these cookies soft!
Granulated sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All purpose flour
Cream of tartar– activates the baking soda and gives the cookies their tart flavor
Baking soda
Salt– see above with butter
Ground Cinnamon

See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do you know when snickerdoodles are done?

You’ll bake snickerdoodles for 8-9 minutes in a preheated 375 degree F oven. They might not “look” done, because with the cinnamon sugar coating on top, it makes them already look golden brown which is how most cookies look when done. Instead of looking for the color, look for little air bubbles forming in the middle around the 8-9 minute mark to tell that they are done. They puff up while baking and then shrink down as they cool.

What does cream of tartar do to cookies?

Cream of tartar might sound like a funky ingredient to add to cookies. But it actually helps activate the baking soda and allows the cookies to rise. It also gives the cookies their slight tart and tangy flavor.

How long to snickerdoodles stay fresh?

Kept in an airtight container in the fridge, snickerdoodle cookies will last for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze them for up to 2 months.