Description
A soft, chewy Snickerdoodle cookie recipe bursting with classic cinnamon sugar flavor and made with plant-based butter. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these cookies offer comforting warmth and nostalgia in every bite, perfect for sharing or enjoying anytime.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup plant-based butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (natural)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Coating: Mix the ground cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl, setting aside the delicious sugary blend that will coat your cookies.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the plant-based butter with sugar until creamy and fluffy, creating the base for your soft cookie dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the natural vanilla extract to the creamed mixture, giving the dough a fragrant depth that complements the cinnamon perfectly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined for a tender dough.
- Shape and Coat: Roll dough into small balls, then generously roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture to ensure every bite bursts with flavor.
- Bake: Place the coated dough balls onto a lined baking sheet, spaced evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, so they maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature plant-based butter for smooth blending with sugar.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and chewy.
- Chill the shaped dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to reduce spreading during baking.
- Watch baking time carefully; remove cookies once edges are lightly browned to ensure softness inside.
- Roll dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar for the iconic Snickerdoodle crackle and sweet spice hit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Snickerdoodle, cinnamon sugar cookies, plant-based cookies, soft chewy cookies, vegan snickerdoodles
