A cookie so easy you might have a batch any time you want.

Of course, theyre also perfect when served all on their own.

Why Use Cream of Tartar in Snickerdoodles?

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It also prevents sugar in the cookie dough from crystalizing into crunchiness.

The cream of tartar also helps keep the cookie airy and fluffy during baking.

Can You Make Snickerdoodles Ahead?

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Bake cookies from frozen, and give it a few extra minutes to be baked through.

Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.

Loosely cover with plastic wrap, and chill until cold to the touch, about 30 minutes.

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Place balls on prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.

Southern Living Snickerdoodles lining the pan with parchment paper

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Southern Living Snickerdoodles beating the butter and sugar together

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Southern Living Snickerdoodles adding the egg and vanilla

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Southern Living Snickerdoodles adding the flour mixture

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Southern Living Snickerdoodles dough portioned out on spreadsheet

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Southern Living Snickerdoodles whisking together sugar and cinnamon

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Southern Living Snickerdoodles rolling the cookie dough in the cinnamon sugar mixture

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Southern Living Snickerdoodles after baking on baking pan

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