Easy Chewy Small-Batch Snickerdoodle Cookies for Two
A quick and easy recipe for soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies made in a small batch perfect for two people. These cookies feature a classic cinnamon sugar crust and a tangy chew from cream of tartar.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 cookies (2 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for rolling
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a medium bowl, beat 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter with ¼ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in 1 large egg yolk and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon cream of tartar, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for the coating.
- Scoop dough into 6 even portions (about 1 tablespoon or 15g each) and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft.
- Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to firm up.
Notes
If cookies spread too thin, chill dough for 15 minutes before baking. For a more pronounced cinnamon flavor, sprinkle extra cinnamon sugar on top before baking. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. Cream of tartar is essential for the classic tang and texture. Egg yolk keeps cookies chewy compared to whole egg. Dough balls can be chilled for 10 minutes before baking to hold shape better.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 2
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