Vanilla Snickerdoodles
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Snickerdoodles are a classic sweet treat featuring butter, eggs and pure vanilla extract combined with flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. The dough is shaped into balls, coated with a caster sugar mixture, and baked until golden. With a preparation time of 20 minutes and cooking time of 25 minutes, these cookies are suitable for anyone with a taste for simple, comforting baked goods. The result is a batch of tender, lightly spiced biscuits perfect for any occasion.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 3 gbaking soda
- 1 gcream of tartar
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 2 mlpure vanilla extract
- 1 gsalt
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 100 gcaster sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease your baking sheet properly to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- 3
In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Tip: Be patient and take your time to get the right consistency.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough, as it will lead to tough cookies.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and caster sugar.
- 7
Scoop the dough into balls, about 20g each, and roll them in the sugar mixture to coat.
Tip: Make sure to coat the cookies evenly to get that perfect crunch on the outside.
- 8
Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the baking sheet, as the cookies will spread a bit during baking.
- 9
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Recipe Variations
Get AI-powered ingredient substitution suggestions.
You Might Also Like
Bacon & hot honey pancakes
You've got to try these bacon and hot honey pancakes because they're an absolute game changer for brunch. The beauty of this recipe is how quick it comes together, ready in less than 45 minutes from start to finish. I love the contrast of sweet and savoury with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and that gorgeous drizzle of hot honey that brings everything together. The jalapeños add a nice kick without overwhelming your taste buds, and red onions bring some real nutritional punch with their quercetin content, which actually supports heart health. This is simple comfort food that feels fancy but honestly requires minimal fuss in the kitchen.
Peach melba tatin
This is my favorite way to reinvent a classic dessert. By combining the elegance of Peach Melba with a show stopping tatin, you get a dessert that looks fancy but comes together in just over an hour. Peaches are wonderfully low in calories and packed with vitamin C, so you can feel good about indulging. The beauty of this recipe is that most home cooks already have puff pastry in the freezer, making it incredibly practical for unexpected guests. Caramelized peaches paired with tart raspberries and creamy vanilla ice cream create pure magic on the plate.
Tomato salad with chilli oil, Thai basil & burrata
This is one of my favorite summer dishes to throw together when tomatoes are at their peak. The combination of creamy burrata with juicy tomatoes and a punchy chilli oil dressing feels like a restaurant quality meal, but honestly, it comes together in under 40 minutes with minimal effort. The beauty of this salad is that it's genuinely good for you too, especially with the lycopene in the tomatoes which is brilliant for heart health. Plus, if you've got fresh Thai basil on hand, you're basically done. It's elegant enough for guests but simple enough for a solo lunch.
Reviews
Sign in to write a review.