Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) sugar
  • 16 tablespoons (8 ounces or 225 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (390 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon (18 grams) baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon (4.5 grams) fine sea salt
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (4 grams) ground cinnamon

Method

  • Position the racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Put the sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer) and mix on low until well blended.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and stir into the butter mixture. Mix the sugar and cinnamon for rolling in a small bowl.
  • Use a 3/4-ounce scoop to portion the dough into generous 1 1/2-tablespoon balls, roll each one in the cinnamon sugar, and lay out on the prepared pans, leaving 2 inches between them. Bake for 10 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through, or until just set and turning golden brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The snickerdoodles can be kept in an airtight container for up to 1 week.