Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookies

Total time1 hr 14 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time24 min

These classic cinnamon-sugar cookies bake up soft in the middle with crackled, golden edges, thanks to a rich, fluffy dough that gets chilled before rolling so the shape holds perfectly in the oven. Each ball is coated in a generous layer of cinnamon and sugar, giving every bite that signature crunchy-sweet crust around a pillowy center. The tang from cream of tartar keeps that unmistakable snickerdoodle flavor front and center, balanced against warm vanilla and cinnamon. Roll, coat, and bake one tray at a time for the best puff and crinkle, then let them rest on a rack so the centers set up just right. It's an easy one to keep in a regular baking rotation, and it fits neatly into a vegan cookie jar without missing a beat. Perfect with coffee, tucked into a lunchbox, or stacked up for a holiday cookie plate.

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Ingredients

24 servings

For the dough

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Jovial Flour All Purpose Organic Einkorn Bag - 32 Oz Ka Flour Unbleached - 10 LB Arrowhead Mills Organic Unbleached White Flour, 80 oz Arrowhead Mills Organic White All Purpose Flour 22 oz Pkg
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2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Chef's tip
For each egg, mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it sit until it thickens. It holds ingredients together but won't make things rise - best in pancakes, muffins, and cookies.
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the cinnamon-sugar coating

3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1
Whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
2
Beat the softened butter and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar in a large bowl with a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

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