Smith Family Snickerdoodle Crunch Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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Chewy, cinnamon-sugar coated cookies with a surprise crunch from toasted pecans. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, layers unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup toasted pecans

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cream 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 2: Beat in 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until combined. Sift together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt, then gradually add to butter mixture until just incorporated.
Step 3: Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in 3 tbsp granulated sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon. Press a quarter of 1/4 cup toasted pecans into the top of each cookie. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.