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Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
Indulge in these delightfully soft snickerdoodle cookies, featuring a classic cinnamon sugar coating and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing. This recipe yields around 9 cookies, perfect for a cozy fall treat or any occasion. The cookies are baked to perfection, ensuring a tender center and slightly crisp edges, complemented by the tangy sweetness of the homemade frosting.
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Mixing the cookie dough
Recipe Information
23m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
33m
Total Time
9
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
280
Calories
3g
Protein
40g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Cookie dough coated in cinnamon sugar
Ingredients
Servings: 9
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Freshly baked snickerdoodle cookies
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Set aside.2m
Preview2mPreviewPreheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Set aside. - In a large bowl, cream together the 113g room temperature unsalted butter and 80g granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.3m
Preview3mPreviewIn a large bowl, cream together the 113g room temperature unsalted butter and 80g granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. - Beat in the large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until thoroughly combined.2m
Preview2mPreviewBeat in the large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar until thoroughly combined. - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.3mPreview3mPreviewGradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
- In a small shallow dish, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by whisking together 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon.1m
Preview1mPreviewIn a small shallow dish, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating by whisking together 2 tbsp granulated sugar and 1 tbsp cinnamon. - Scoop out portions of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll them into uniform balls. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated. Place them about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.5mPreview5mPreviewScoop out portions of dough (about 2 tablespoons each) and roll them into uniform balls. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated. Place them about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and golden but the centers still look soft. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.10m
Preview10mPreviewBake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly set and golden but the centers still look soft. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. - While the cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese icing. In a medium bowl, cream together the 50g room temperature unsalted butter and 90g cream cheese until smooth and well combined. Gradually beat in the 65g icing sugar until the icing is light and fluffy.4m
Preview4mPreviewWhile the cookies cool, prepare the cream cheese icing. In a medium bowl, cream together the 50g room temperature unsalted butter and 90g cream cheese until smooth and well combined. Gradually beat in the 65g icing sugar until the icing is light and fluffy. - Once the cookies are completely cool, generously spread or pipe the cream cheese icing over each cookie.3m
Preview3mPreviewOnce the cookies are completely cool, generously spread or pipe the cream cheese icing over each cookie.
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