Small Batch Snickerdoodles

Ready to make your kitchen smell like cinnamon-spiced heaven? Today we’re tackling a small batch of snickerdoodles that are irresistibly soft, buttery, and perfect for when you don’t want to commit to a large batch. Wrapped in a classic coat of cinnamon sugar, these cookies are ideal for savoring solo or sharing with someone special.

If you’re looking for more small batch cookie recipes, you’ll love our Butter Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, soft Ginger Cookies, and Oatmeal Cookies!

Why You’ll Love This Snickerdoodle Recipe

• Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and steps, you’ll have cookies ready in no time.
• Perfect Texture: Soft and chewy on the inside, crisp around the edges.
• Doubles Well: Need more? Just double the ingredients for a larger batch.
• Anytime Snack: Ideal for holidays but perfect for everyday cravings.

Making The Perfect Small Batch Snickerdoodles

I’ve finally perfected the ingredient ratios for this small batch Snickerdoodle recipe after many trials tweaking my cherished family recipe.

These cookies are everything snickerdoodles should be: rich and buttery, delicately sweet, with slightly crispy edges and a soft, chewy center. They feature a perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar, making them ideal for dunking in milk.

Snickerdoodles are often enjoyed during the holidays, but there’s no need to limit these delicious cookies to just a few months of the year.

This easy recipe makes 6-7 cookies, perfect for satisfying your cravings without making too many.

Ingredients

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• Butter: Choose salted butter that’s been slightly softened for a tender cookie texture and rich flavor. The butter should give a little when pressed but still feel cool—this is the sweet spot for perfect cookie dough.
• Sugar: Allocate 1/4 cup of granulated sugar for the cookie dough, and keep an extra tablespoon on hand. This extra sugar will blend with cinnamon for that iconic snickerdoodle roll before baking.
• Egg yolk: A single egg yolk is your go-to binding agent for this recipe. Don’t fret over the leftover egg white; there are plenty of egg white recipes you can use it in! Consider using the egg white in a mini Pavlova, a single serving White Cake, or Two Vanilla Cupcakes!
• Vanilla extract: A dash of this aromatic liquid enhances the overall flavor profile of the cookies.
• Flour: Standard all-purpose flour is your best bet for this recipe. It provides the structure your cookies need.
• Baking soda: This ingredient gives your snickerdoodles the lift they need, making them fluffy and airy.
• Cream of tartar: This acidic powder acts as a leavening agent when paired with baking soda. It’s also handy for stabilizing egg whites in recipes like meringues. You’ll find it in the spice aisle, and it has a long shelf life when stored properly—just ensure it remains white and powdery with a mildly acidic scent.
• Ground cinnamon: Blend this aromatic spice with a tablespoon of granulated sugar to create the perfect coating for your cookies before they hit the oven.

Recipe Variations

When it comes to snickerdoodles, the sky’s the limit for creative spins on this classic cookie. Below are some imaginative variations to keep things exciting:

• Chocolate Chip Snickerdoodles: Add a few tablespoons of mini chocolate chips to the dough for a chocolatey twist.
• Snickerdoodles with Nuts: Incorporate chopped almonds, pecans, or walnuts into the dough for added crunch and nutty flavor.
• Citrus Zested: Infuse your cookies with a zesty note by adding a teaspoon of lemon or orange zest to the dough. It provides a refreshing contrast to the cinnamon.
• Spiced Snickerdoodles: For a unique spin, add a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture used for rolling the dough balls.

Expert Tips

• Accurate Flour Measurement: For consistent results, use a level tablespoon when measuring flour. This ensures the right amount of dry ingredient for the perfect cookie texture.
• Room-Temperature Butter: The butter’s consistency is crucial. Test by gently pressing your finger into the butter. If it leaves an indent but doesn’t sink in and still feels cool, you’re good to go.
• Baking Time: Aim for an 8-10 minute bake time for soft and chewy snickerdoodles. Remove the cookies when edges are set but the middle is still soft. The cookies continue to firm up as they cool.
• Cinnamon Levels: The cinnamon and sugar coating is customizable. Feel free to tweak the cinnamon amount to align with your taste preferences.
• Troubleshooting Flat Cookies: If your snickerdoodles come out flat, inspect the expiration date on your baking soda. Outdated baking soda won’t provide the needed leavening, resulting in flat cookies.

Frequently Asked Questions

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