These Soft and Irresistible Snickerdoodle Cookies are perfectly chewy with a warm, cinnamon-sugar coating. An all-time favorite classic, these cookies will surely delight your taste buds!
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
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In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
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Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, and continue mixing until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined and a dough forms.
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In a small shallow bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, stirring well.
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Shape the dough into 1-1 1/2 inch balls, then thoroughly coat each ball with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
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Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
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Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, then cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to completely cool.