Easy snickerdoodle recipe without cream of tartar! This post answers why do snickerdoodles need cream of tartar, and shares my favorite snickerdoodle recipe with no cream of tartar! I know you’ll love this chewy snickerdoodle recipe and you'll be making your snickerdoodles without cream of tartar from now on!
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner.
In a large bowl, cream together cream cheese, butter, and sugars until smooth. Beat in eggs, and vanilla, and lemon juice and mix well.
Stir in flour and baking soda to form a dough.
In a small bowl, stir together cinnamon and sugar for topping.
Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out cookie dough balls roll in cinnamon sugar a few times to ensure topping sticks to cookie dough. You may need to re-form dough into a neat ball after rolling.and place 2 inches apart on lined cookie sheet.
Place dough balls 2 inches apart on lined baking sheet and bake for 12-14 minutes in preheated oven. Cool snickerdoodles completely on a wire rack.
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Notes
Butter: I use salted butter in most of my baking, but if you prefer to use unsalted butter, just add ¼ teaspoon of salt in with your dry ingredients.