Here’s a classic Christmas snickerdoodles recipe—soft, chewy, and perfect for the holidays 🎄🍪
🎄 Christmas Snickerdoodles
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
(Optional: add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom for a holiday twist)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1–1½ inch balls, then roll each ball in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake 8–10 minutes until edges are set but centers look soft.
- Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
🎁 Fun Christmas Variations
- Roll cookies in red & green sanding sugar
- Add white chocolate chips
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar + edible glitter
- Slightly underbake for extra softness (very cozy!)
If you want, I can:
- Make it egg-free or gluten-free
- Help with decorating ideas
- Adjust for crispy vs. extra chewy cookies 😊
