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Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles
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Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles

You can't have too many snickerdoodle recipes. These Vanilla Bean Snickerdoodles are soft and chewy with the perfect cinnamon sugar topping.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Topping

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time with around one minute in between each addition. Beat in the vanilla bean paste until fully combined
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until fully combined. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and 1/3 cup of sugar until fully combined. 
  • Lightly spray 2 baking sheets and set aside. 
  • Scoop the dough by large tablespoonfuls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place on the prepared baking sheets, around 2 inches apart. 
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are slightly brown. 
  • Remove, and allow the cookies to set on the baking sheets for around 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.