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Soft & Chewy Ceylon Cinnamon Snickerdoodles

Classic Cookies with True Cinnamon Flavor

Soft, chewy snickerdoodles — cinnamon-sugar coated cookies with a slight tang — are a beloved treat for coffee breaks, fika, or dessert. When you use true Ceylon cinnamon, these cookies gain a wonderfully warm, aromatic flavor that’s softer and more refined than ordinary cinnamon.

This easy recipe delivers bakery-style snickerdoodles right from your oven.

🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~24 Cookies)

Cookie Dough

  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2–3 tsp Ceylon cinnamon powder

👩🍳 Step-by-Step Method

🍪 1. Preheat Oven

Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

🍬 2. Make the Cookie Dough

  1. In a large bowl, cream together sugar and softened butter.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together:
  • Flour
  • Cream of tartar
  • Baking soda
  • Salt

Gradually add dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.

🌟 3. Cinnamon-Sugar Coating

In a small bowl, mix:

  • Sugar
  • Ceylon cinnamon powder

🍪 4. Shape & Coat

  1. Scoop rounded teaspoons of dough.
  2. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  3. Place on prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

🔥 5. Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are set but centers are soft. Let cool on the pan before transferring to a rack.

🍵 Serve & Enjoy

These Ceylon cinnamon snickerdoodles are perfect with:

  • Fresh coffee
  • A cozy cup of tea
  • A sweet treat anytime

The classic cinnamon-sugar coating and soft texture bring happy moments to every bite.

🧊 Storage Tips

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3–4 days
  • Freeze baked cookies up to 1 month
  • Reheat slightly before serving for extra softness

💡 Baking Tips

✔ Don’t overbake — snickerdoodles are best soft
✔ Use fresh Ceylon cinnamon for full aroma
✔ Chill dough briefly for thicker cookies

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