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Easy Soft Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies Recipe No Chill Needed

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A quick and easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe that requires no chilling of the dough, resulting in soft, chewy cookies with a crisp cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (340g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon sugar coating:
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding gently until dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  6. In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the coating.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough balls (about 1.5 tablespoons / 25g each). Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mix until well coated.
  8. Place dough balls about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and tops have a crackled appearance but still feel soft.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Use softened but not melted butter for best texture. Do not overmix dough after adding flour to avoid tough cookies. Be generous with cinnamon sugar coating for signature flavor. Cookies continue to firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking. Store in airtight container with a slice of bread to keep soft.

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