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2 Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies in the Air Fryer Recipe

Name: 2 Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies in the Air Fryer Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/8 teaspoon baking soda; Pinch of salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

ByHarry Bern February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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Introduction

Snickerdoodles are classic cinnamon-sugar cookies known for their soft texture and delightful flavor. This recipe makes two perfect snickerdoodle cookies using an air fryer, offering a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet cravings without heating up the whole kitchen.

Two soft, round cookies are stacked on top of each other on a silver wire rack lined with white parchment paper. Each cookie has a golden-brown color with a cracked texture and is coated lightly with cinnamon sugar, giving a slightly grainy surface with a mix of light and dark browns. The wire rack rests on a white marbled surface, and in the background, there are cinnamon sticks and a blurred glass jar with more cinnamon, adding warm brown tones to the scene. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons sugar + 2 teaspoons
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup flour
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Step 1: Place the butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl and microwave it until melted.
Step 2: Add 3 tablespoons of sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla to the melted butter, then stir well with a fork to combine.
Step 3: Stir in the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until the dough is smooth and well combined.
Step 4: Form the cookie dough into 2 balls.
Step 5: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Step 6: Mix the remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar with the ground cinnamon on a plate. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar to coat thoroughly.
Step 7: Lightly flatten each coated dough ball and place them a couple of inches apart on a sheet of air fryer parchment paper. Place in the preheated air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 8: Remove the basket from the air fryer, leaving the cookies inside. Let them cool for at least 20 minutes before handling, allowing them to firm up and prevent crumbling.

Tips & Variations

For an extra soft texture, avoid flattening the dough too much before air frying.
Try adding a pinch of nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar for a warm, spicy twist.
If you prefer more cookies, simply double the ingredients and bake in batches.
Use air fryer parchment paper designed for high heat to avoid sticking and make cleanup easier.

Storage

Store cooled snickerdoodle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep them soft, add a slice of bread to the container. Reheat briefly in the air fryer or microwave if you prefer them warm.