Soft Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cookie Base

01 - 1 cup softened unsalted butter
02 - 1½ cups granulated sugar
03 - 2 large fresh eggs
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
05 - 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
06 - 1½ teaspoons cream of tartar (reduce to 1 teaspoon for milder tang)
07 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
08 - ¾ teaspoon fine salt

→ Rolling Mixture

09 - ¼ cup granulated sugar for coating
10 - 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon

# Instructions:

01 - Heat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy removal.
02 - Beat the softened butter and sugar together in a large bowl for 4-5 minutes until the mixture becomes light and airy. Scrape down the bowl sides, then add eggs and vanilla, beating for another 1-2 minutes until well combined.
03 - Gently fold in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, mixing just until everything comes together - don't overmix.
04 - Whisk together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until evenly combined.
05 - If you have time, chill the dough for 20-30 minutes for easier handling. Roll portions into smooth, walnut-sized balls, then roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture twice to ensure complete coverage. For flatter cookies, gently press down the center of each ball before baking.
06 - Arrange coated dough balls on prepared baking sheets and bake for 9-11 minutes. The cookies should look slightly underdone when you remove them - they'll finish cooking on the hot pan. Let them rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

# Notes:

01 - These cookies freeze beautifully for up to 3 months in airtight freezer bags - just thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
02 - Store covered at room temperature for 24-48 hours to maintain their soft, chewy texture.
03 - Watch carefully while baking - cookies should look slightly underdone when removed as they continue cooking on the hot pan.
04 - This treasured family recipe has been perfected over 30 years for the ultimate soft and chewy snickerdoodle experience.

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