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Easy Christmas Snickerdoodles

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Updated Nov 7, 2025
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If you're searching for the perfect Easy Christmas Snickerdoodles recipe that delivers classic flavor without the fuss, you've found it. These delightfully soft and chewy snickerdoodles are the ultimate holiday treat, combining the nostalgic taste of cinnamon and sugar with a brilliant, time-saving shortcut.

Our secret to making this the best easy snickerdoodle recipe is starting with a simple Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie mix. This clever hack guarantees a foolproof dough every time, making it an ideal recipe for bakers of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros looking for a quick holiday bake. In just a few simple steps, you'll transform a basic mix into perfectly puffy, crackle-topped cinnamon sugar cookies that taste completely homemade.

Whether you're preparing for a festive cookie exchange, baking treats for Santa, or simply craving a warm cookie on a cold winter's day, these snickerdoodles are your go-to solution. The are quick and easy to make and fun to decorate with festive icing, making them a wonderful addition to any dessert platter.   

How to Store Easy Christmas Snickerdoodles

To keep your cookies fresh, follow the below guidance.  If decorating with icings, once icings are set, store cookies in a single layer.

Room Temperature

Store cooled cookies in a food storage container or resealable food storage bag at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Freezer

Store in covered food storage container or a resealable freezer food storage bag up to 3 months.

Easy Christmas Snickerdoodles

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 36
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, softened butter and egg with spoon until soft dough forms.
  • Step 
    2
    Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Discard any remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture after rolling balls.
  • Step 
    3

    Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 1 minute. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Decorate as desired using icings.  

Nutrition

80 Calories
3 1/2g Total Fat
0g Protein
12g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cookie
Calories
80
Calories from Fat
30
Total Fat
3 1/2g
5%
Saturated Fat
2g
10%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
4%
Sodium
60mg
3%
Potassium
0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
12g
4%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
8g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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