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Snickerdoodle Recipe Without Cream Of Tartar

Snickerdoodle Recipe Without Cream Of Tartar

This snickerdoodle cookie recipe skips the cream of tartar but still delivers that classic chewy texture and warm cinnamon-sugar flavor everyone loves. With simple pantry staples and no specialty ingredients, it’s the perfect easy dessert for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: About 18 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sugar:
    In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  3. Add Wet Ingredients:
    Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 tsp cinnamon.
  5. Combine:
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms—avoid overmixing.
  6. Form and Coat Cookies:
    Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls. In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp sugar with 2 tsp cinnamon, then roll each dough ball in the mixture to coat.
  7. Bake:
    Place cookies on the prepared sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Cookies may look soft but will firm up as they cool.
  8. Cool:
    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your cookies are spreading too much.
  • Don’t overbake; remove when edges are golden and centers are still soft.
  • For added zing, substitute a splash of lemon juice or vinegar for a slight tang.
  • Author: Opera Cook
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie (out of approx. 18 cookies)
  • Calories: 110 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 95 mg
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 14 g
  • Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 18 mg

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