2 Perfect Snickerdoodle Cookies in the Air Fryer Recipe
Enjoy two perfectly soft and chewy Snickerdoodle cookies made effortlessly in the air fryer. These cookies have a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating and a tender texture thanks to a blend of cornstarch and cream of tartar. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for a quick homemade treat without the need to heat up the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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 it just until melted, ensuring it doesn’t boil.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Add 3 tablespoons of sugar, the egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the melted butter. Stir well with a fork until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the flour, cornstarch, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt until the dough is smooth and well combined.
- Form Dough Balls: Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each into a ball.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat thoroughly.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar: Mix the remaining 2 teaspoons of sugar with the ground cinnamon on a plate. Roll each dough ball in the mixture, coating them evenly.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Lightly flatten each coated dough ball and place them onto a sheet of air fryer parchment paper, spacing them a couple of inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Air Fry: Place the parchment with cookies inside the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Remove the basket from the air fryer. Do not handle the cookies immediately; let them cool in the basket for at least 20 minutes to set properly and prevent breaking. The cookies will firm up more as they cool.
Notes
- Using parchment paper in the air fryer prevents sticking and makes cleanup easy.
- Letting the cookies cool inside the basket is crucial for maintaining their shape and texture.
- These cookies are best enjoyed within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
- You can double the recipe, but cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- If you prefer a crisper cookie, air fry for an additional 1-2 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
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