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Small Batch Snickerdoodle Recipe

These small batch snickerdoodle cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfectly portioned and easy to make, they bake in just 10 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cool10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cinnamon, cookies, snickerdoodles
Servings: 6 cookies
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter -softened to room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar -plus 1 tablespoon for rolling
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter and 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla; mix until combined.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar; mix until a dough forms.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on the baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Measure Flour Properly: Spoon flour into a dry measuring cup and level it off, don’t scoop or pack it down.
  • Use Softened Butter: Butter should be cool to the touch and soft enough to leave a slight indentation when pressed.
  • Watch the Bake Time: Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove when edges are set and centers still look soft, they’ll firm up as they cool.
  • Adjust Cinnamon Flavor: For a stronger cinnamon taste, add a little extra to the coating.
  • Avoid Flat Cookies: Make sure your baking soda is fresh, old baking soda can cause cookies to spread too much.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.16g | Protein: 1.27g | Fat: 4.61g | Saturated Fat: 2.68g | Cholesterol: 40.77mg | Sodium: 34.91mg | Potassium: 8.03mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8.36g | Vitamin A: 157.48IU | Calcium: 3.65mg | Iron: 0.42mg

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