These Easy Spiced Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect fall and winter cookie. Plus, they come together in only 15 minutes start to finish!
Oh fall, my mouth’s favorite time of year. If you are new here, you must check out the fall recipe archives!
Snickerdoodle cookies leveled up with this easy recipe. Who knew what a few extra warming spices added to a traditional snickerdoodle recipe could do! I’m not sure your thoughts, but I’d say a snickerdoodle is one of the best holiday cookies around. I mean, who doesn’t love a chewy snickerdoodle?!
I love how quick and easy this recipe is to pull together. In under 15 minutes you can have a plate full of warm chewy cookies. Plus, your house will smell amazing!
Let’s make some!
I know what you’re wondering…
What do Snickerdoodles taste like?
A snickerdoodle tastes like a soft chewy cinnamon sugar cookie. They are beyond perfect! My version has a few extra warming spices other than cinnamon in the cookie batter.
Why is there cream of tartar in Snickerdoodle Cookies?
I’m sure we have all wondered what the heck cream of tartar is before, ha! Cream of tartar is a leavening agent that helps to change the texture of the cookies to a chewier and taller cookie than your typical sugar cookie. It adds that slight tangy taste that we have come to know in snickerdoodles as well!
How is a Snickerdoodle different from a sugar cookie?
Not only do snickerdoodles have a chewier texture and taller look than sugar cookies, but they are rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture before baking which gives them that perfect crinkly top!
What You Need For These Easy Spiced Snickerdoodle Cookies:
To make these spiced snickerdoodle cookies, you will need the following ingredients. See the full recipe card below for detailed amounts and instructions!
- Flour – All purpose flour works best in this recipe
- Cream of tartar, baking soda, salt – Cookie essentials
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, all spice – All of the warming spices for these!
- Sugar – Can’t have a snickerdoodle without it!
- Butter – Unsalted is preferred
- Eggs – Only two
How to Make These Easy Spiced Snickerdoodle Cookies:
To make this spiced snickerdoodle recipe, simply:
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, butter, and eggs until fully combined.
- Combine: Add the dry ingredients one cup at a time to the wet ingredients and mix to combine.
- Coat: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar. Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll into a ball. Roll ball in cinnamon sugar mixture and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. Allow to cool and set for about 5 minutes before handling.
More Fall Desserts You’ll Love!
- Maple Pumpkin Pie
- Apple Cider Blondies
- Easy Pumpkin Scones
- Pumpkin Spice Madeleines With Maple Glaze
- Caramel French Toast Bake With Berry Sauce Topping
- Cinnamon Banana Bread
- Pumpkin Pecan Fudge
Easy Spiced Snickerdoodle Cookies
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 18 medium/large cookies 1x
Description
These Easy Spiced Snickerdoodle Cookies are the perfect fall and winter cookie. Plus, they come together in only 15 minutes start to finish!
Ingredients
COOKIES
- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon clove
- 1/2 teaspoon all spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/3 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
TOPPING
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, spices, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, butter, and eggs until fully combined.
- Combine: Add the dry ingredients one cup at a time to the wet ingredients and mix to combine.
- Coat: In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar. Using a cookie scoop, scoop dough and roll into a ball. Roll ball in cinnamon sugar mixture and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake at 400° for 8 minutes. Allow to cool and set for about 5 minutes before handling.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 8