Amish Snickerdoodle Cookies
Category: Amish Cookies | Cuisine: Amish Food

Amish Snickerdoodle Cookies
Look no further, you have found the best tried and true Amish Snickerdoodle Cookies. Sweet, buttery, with a cinnamon sugar crust, you really can't go wrong with this recipe. These classic crispy cookies can be prepared in moments. Get ready for these cookies to be quickly devoured.
Recipe by Amish Baskets
Prep
10 min
Cook
7 min
Total
17 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Mix sugar, butter, and eggs until smooth.

- 2
In a separate bowl combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture until the dough holds together.

- 3
Mix the topping ingredients (cinnamon and sugar) in a separate bowl. Roll 2 tablespoon-sized balls in cinnamon and sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet or parchment paper. Bake for 7 minutes in a 400° oven.

This tried and true classic Amish Snickerdoodle recipe will quickly become your go-to. Crispy butter cookies dusted in cinnamon sugar, you really can't go wrong with these Amish Snickerdoodle Cookies.
This recipe calls for simple pantry ingredients and can be prepared in less than 20 minutes. Enjoy these delightful cinnamon sugar-dusted cookies in no time.
What are the different variations of Amish Snickerdoodle Cookies?
For different textures and crunchiness, try altering the bake time. For more crispy cookies, add 2-3 minutes. For thinner cookies, try flattening dough balls to 1/4 inch before baking.
For more snap in your cookies, you can replace butter with shortening or use ½ cup butter and ½ cup shortening.
If you love classic cookie recipes straight from Grandma's recipe box, try out these amazing traditional Amish Sugar Cookies and Amish Buttermilk Cookies. For chocolate lovers, check out this Amish Chocolate Chip Recipe. You won’t be disappointed!

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