Craving something sweet to satisfy those cookie cravings? This is the richly delicate, buttery Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe you’ve been looking for! Just 5 ingredients and you’ve got perfectly soft and chewy Snickerdoodles that everyone goes crazy for!
Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
There’s something so comforting and nostalgic about a classic snickerdoodle cookie recipe. Perhaps it’s the magic you experience when your cookies get rolled in heavenly Cinnamon and Sugar?
Whatever it is, these cookies effortlessly brings such a big reward in cheer and satisfaction. Literally with each and every bite.
Carissa writes: "This recipe was awesome! Probably the best snickerdoodles I’ve ever eaten! So soft and delicious! Yum!"
Not only are these soft & chewy cookies totally scrumptious, but they’re also beyond easy to make.
Trust me, you’re about to discover what lazy baking looks like… and girl, you’re going to love it!
You’ll only need 5 ingredients to get started… and it all starts with a simple yellow cake mix!
Just watch out though. Because you’re going to have grabby fingers all over the cookie sheets as soon as these snickerdoodle beauties pop out of the oven.
You’ll have your friends and family begging for seconds.
They’re so good, you’ll even have to hide them from yourself!!
Just like when you make these cozy Cinnamon Sugar Cookies, these lovely Butterscotch Chip Cookies, or these outrageous Heath Toffee Cookies.
So let’s make some cake mix cookie dough magic, shall we?
Here’s what you’ll to make this easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe…
Ingredients
You’ll just need these 5 ingredients to create one of the most wildly delicious Cake Mix Cookie Recipes EVER!
Even better, today you are going to make this chewy snickerdoodle cookie recipe without cream of tartar or shortening!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Yellow Cake Mix
- Cinnamon
- Sugar
- Butter – Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil can be substituted.
- Eggs
That’s it. It really is so simple to bake up a batch of bakery-style cookies using this snickerdoodle cookie recipe!
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Treat yourself to the BEST snickerdoodle recipe when you follow these simple step-by-step instructions:
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Start by combining your cake mix, egg and butter.
2. Then chill the dough.
4. Next, you’ll line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. Once your dough has chilled, roll your snickerdoodle cookie dough balls in cinnamon & sugar.
6. Place the cookie dough balls on cookie sheets, then lightly flatten each dough ball using the bottom of a glass.
7. Bake your cookies in the oven.
8. Once done, allow the cookies to cool a bit on the cookie sheets, then move them to wire racks to finish cooling. Then… Enjoy & DEVOUR!
Believe me, this snickerdoodle cookie recipe is truly one of the simplest Easy Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes and Christmas holiday dessert recipes you can make!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Make Ahead Tips
This crazy good snickerdoodle cookie recipe is SO easy to prep ahead of time! Your snickerdoodle cookie dough can be made whenever you have time, and then stored covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days prior to baking.
That makes these cookies ideal cookie exchange cookies for Christmas!
Storage Tips
After baked, these old fashioned snickerdoodle cookies will last well at room temperature. Simply store your cinnamon snickerdoodle cookies covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this quick and easy snickerdoodle cookie recipe…
Carissa writes: “This recipe was awesome! Probably the best snickerdoodles I’ve ever eaten! So soft and delicious! Yum!”
KT writes: “Turned out good every time I made them! Foolproof recipe.”
Juanita writes: “Wonderful recipe! Cookies are soft and yummy!”
Julie writes: “Made these for a family event and they were soo easy, very yummy!!”
Becca writes: “Love these! Such a great recipe.”
Deb writes: “These are so simple, plus my daughter who has dairy allergies can eat them!! No dairy in this cake mix!”
Ryan writes: “These are some of my favorite cookies.”
Kanisha writes: “Super easy And very delicious. Thanks for sharing the recipe.”
Luz writes: “Definitely one of my go to cookies, kids love them and so easy!”
Retta writes: “I make them every year. One of our favorites!”
Charlotte writes: “Used this recipe twice, and asked to bake these cookies again. Definitely a thumbs up.”
Olivia writes: “So easy! Came out great! I made them several times because after the first batch I kept getting requests for me to make more! Huge hit!”
Tracy writes: “I make these all of the time. My husband is a chef and he loves them.”
Debbie writes: “I made these using a sugar-free cake mix.”
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Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 13.25 ounces Betty Crocker Yellow Cake Mix, (if using a 15.25 oz. box, increase butter to 1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup Melted Butter, (Vegetable or Canola Oil can be substituted)
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 1/2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar, (White Sugar)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine Cake Mix, Melted Butter (or oil), and Eggs in large mixing bowl, and mix with hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined.
- Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.
- After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In small bowl, whisk together Sugar and Cinnamon.
- Roll cookie dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon sized rounded balls, then roll each ball around in Cinnamon-Sugar mixture until well coated.
- Place dough balls on cookie sheet, then flatten dough by pressing down slightly on top of each dough ball using the bottom of a glass.
- Bake on center oven rack for 7 – 13 minutes, or until done. (Note: Bake on the shorter end of the time range for non-stick cookie sheets & longer end of the time range for aluminum cookie sheets)
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks to finish cooling, and ENJOY!
- You can even stack some of them up in a wide-mouth jar, and give as a fun Gift in a Jar!
Notes
- Butter: When it comes to this snickerdoodle cookie recipe, salted or unsalted butter can be used, as the cake mix will have a little salt in it. However, I’ve found that salted butter will result in superior flavor.
- Make Ahead Tips: This cake mix snickerdoodle cookie recipe is SO easy to prep ahead of time! Your snickerdoodle cookie dough can be made ahead of time and then stored covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days prior to baking.
- Storage Tips: After baked, these snickerdoodle cookies will last well at room temperature. Simply store them covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
- FAQ’s: For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Can these be made with sugar free cake mix?
Hi Debbie ~ I honestly haven’t tried this recipe that way, but if you do… let me know how they turn out! I’d love to hear!
So glad I found this. I had done this Demo many years ago and absolutely loved it. I created many different varieties of cookies for the holidays as gifts. Since these were so simple and made so many it was the perfect gift and it became a tradition. My family loved all the different varieties and how simple it was. The kids even enjoyed helping. Ever since I moved I have lost things and my recipe box is one of the most important things. So thank you again for sharing these recipes.
You’re very welcome, Lora! I’m so sorry to hear you lost your recipe box, but am so glad that you stumbled upon this easy recipe again to continue on your traditions! 🙂
Yes I have made these several times. ….always a favorite. This is how I am doing all of my cookies this year. Just made peanut butter & added a small pb chocolate chip to the top. Am making fun fetti next. As an amputee quick ^ easy works the best as it means shorter time in my w/c.
Love these, so easy to make. Followed the recipe exactly. Can’t wait to try others on your site. Thanks!
Aww… thanks, Sharon! I’m so glad to hear you loved the snickerdoodles! 🙂
Hello! Good cookie, I used butter flavored Crisco, which I melted instead of the oil. I also tossed in a table of white vanilla. I will make these again, and I am strictly a scratch cook.
So glad you liked them, Laurie!
so easy so good thanks
You’re very welcome!
These sound delish! If I wanted, could I just make it cake? My hubby really loves snicker doodle cookies and I have been trying to find a cake recipe. This sounds like it would work out perfect!
I haven’t tried making a snickerdoodle cake, but if you do… let us know how it turns out!
Can you email me. Are these cookies soft?
Hi Deborah ~ yes… they’re soft and super delicious. 🙂 ENJOY!!
Am making these for a cookie exchange. Super excited!
That’s a great idea… these would be perfect for a cookie exchange!
first time on your website enjoying looking at all the fun things to make
Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Jeannie! 🙂