Description
These 2 Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies are wonderfully soft and chewy with a classic cinnamon-sugar coating, made effortlessly in the air fryer for a quicker, mess-free baking experience.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Place the butter in a medium-sized mixing bowl and microwave until melted, ensuring it is fully liquefied for easy mixing.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add 3 tablespoons of sugar, the egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the melted butter. Stir well with a fork until thoroughly combined, creating a smooth base.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, and a pinch of salt into the wet mixture. Mix until the dough is well combined and smooth without any lumps.
- Form Dough Balls: Shape the cookie dough into 2 equal-sized balls, ensuring they are compact for even cooking.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer temperature to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat while preparing the cookies.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: On a plate, combine the remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar with 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, mixing thoroughly.
- Coat Cookies: Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated. Then, lightly flatten each cookie ball before placing them on a sheet of air fryer parchment paper, spaced a couple of inches apart.
- Air Fry Cookies: Place the parchment with cookies into the preheated air fryer basket and cook at 350°F for 5 minutes, allowing them to bake until set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Carefully remove the basket from the air fryer and leave the cookies inside to cool undisturbed for at least 20 minutes. This cooling time helps them firm up and prevents them from falling apart when handled.
Notes
- Use air fryer parchment paper designed for air frying to avoid sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Let the cookies cool completely before moving them to maintain their shape and texture.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, you can air fry for an additional 1-2 minutes but watch closely to prevent burning.
- This recipe yields 2 cookies; multiply ingredients proportionally for larger batches.
- Ensure the air fryer is properly preheated for best results with quick, even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Snickerdoodle, Air Fryer Cookies, Quick Cookies, Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, Soft Cookies, Small Batch Dessert
