Description
Soft and chewy sourdough snickerdoodles coated in cinnamon sugar, with a subtle tang from sourdough starter that balances the sweetness and adds a special twist to this classic cookie.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup sourdough starter or discard
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the sourdough starter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until a dough forms.
- Mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the coating in a small bowl.
- Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat each in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11–13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chilling the dough for 10–15 minutes helps the cookies hold their shape.
Sourdough discard works just as well as active starter.
Slightly underbaking keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth if desired.
Dough balls can be frozen and baked straight from frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
