Thick Snickerdoodle Cookies

CHEWY SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES

If you’ve ever had a Snickerdoodle cookie and wanted to make your own, this recipe is for you! It’s easy enough for beginners to try, and you’ll have cookies that are worthy of a special occasion!

This thick Snickerdoodle recipe is one of my favorites. I’ve been making it for over a decade, so I just had to share it with you! If you try it once, you’ll want to keep making it again and again! So make a larger batch, since they stay soft and pillowy for days!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES

• Classic Flavor: Snickerdoodles have a delightful combination of cinnamon and sugar that creates a warm, nostalgic flavor reminiscent of childhood treats and festive seasons.
• Soft and Chewy Texture: These cookies are known for their soft, chewy texture with a slightly crisp edge, making each bite perfectly satisfying.
• Simple Ingredients: Snickerdoodles are made from basic pantry staples like butter, sugar, flour, and cinnamon, making them easy to whip up without a trip to the grocery store.
• Versatile Enjoyment: They can be enjoyed with a variety of beverages such as milk, coffee, or tea, making them a versatile treat for any time of the day.
• Perfect for Sharing: Their universally loved flavor and appealing texture make snickerdoodles an excellent choice for sharing with friends and family, bringing smiles to gatherings and parties.

🥘 INGREDIENTS FOR THICK SNICKERDOODLES

This cookie recipe is incredibly simple and easy to make from scratch, even for beginners! Scroll down to the recipe card for further details and instructions.

All-purpose flour: Basic all-purpose flour is all you need!

Butter: Unsalted butter for the perfect flavor. Make sure to get the best quality you can get your hands on since it contributes to the overall flavor of your cookies.

Sugar: We’ll use basic, white granulated sugar for the cookies and caster sugar when coating these tasty snickerdoodles!

Cinnamon: Here’s where our primary, distinct snickerdoodle flavor comes from! We’ll use some in the cookie batter (optional) and some with caster sugar to coat the cookies. 

Milk: This secret ingredient will give you the softest snickerdoodles ever, but with a crunchy top! We’ll need two tablespoons of it. 

🔪 HOW TO MAKE FLUFFY SNICKERDOODLES

Making these little fluffy, yet crispy treats is super simple. Even if you’ve never baked cookies, you can try this recipe easily!

The full instructions are in the recipe card below, but let’s look at the main steps to making this treat.

Step 1:

Start by sifting the dry ingredients together in a bowl and setting them aside. Then in a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until they turn creamy. Then add the egg, vanilla extract, and milk and beat it all together until it’s well combined.

Step 2:

Add the dry ingredient mixture into this bowl and mix on a low speed until the dough comes together. Then cover it with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.

Step 3:

Combine the coating ingredients in a small bowl, roll a tablespoon of the cookie dough into balls and toss it in this cinnamon sugar mixture. Place it on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.

Step 4:

Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350F/180C for 10-12 minutes. Your delicious Snickerdoodles are ready to be served!

💭 EXPERT TIPS

• Get the best quality unsalted butter for an authentic Snickerdoodle flavor that’ll be better than any store-bought version you’ve ever had! 
• You may be tempted to bake these longer than 10-12 minutes, but trust me, they’ll cool down to the absolutely perfect texture that Snickerdoodles are known for!
• Use an oven thermometer to ensure your oven is heating to the right temperature, ensuring you get the best results. 
• Make sure to use softened butter at room temperature since that can make a big difference to the texture of the cookies you end up with. 

📖 SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES VARIATIONS

This Snickerdoodle cookie recipe is the most classic and perfect one! But here are some ways you can customize the look of them to make them your own:

Chocolate-dipped: If you love chocolate, you can melt your favorite white or dark chocolate and dip them halfway in them. Let them cool before serving.

Festive-versions: Making these for the upcoming holidays? Then coat them in edible glitter shimmer dust in some holiday colors and watch as the kids gobble them up! 

Cut-out cookies: You can also cut them out into different shapes and bake them! Experiment with whatever you like, or try some classic holiday shapes!

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🌡️ STORING AND FREEZING

Room temperature: These cookies are best stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 7 days! They’ll still stay soft and fluffy yet crispy and chewy on the outside. 

Freezer: Baked Snickerdoodle cookies will change texture if frozen. That’s why it’s recommended that you freeze the cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. Let them come to room temperature before rolling them in cinnamon sugar and baking them as per the recipe.