You'll love these easy snickerdoodle cookies. They are the perfect mix of cinnamon and sugar and perfect for bringing to holiday parties, eating for dessert, or to a cookie exchange.
When Christmas or holidays are around the corner, most of us are found in the kitchen baking tons and tons of candy, cakes and cookies.
It is a time when the baking spirit is in high gear.
Among the many different cookie recipes made during the holiday, snickerdoodles hold a special place in almost everyone's heart.
They are a tradition to make in many families and they are utterly delicious with the perfect texture.
These cookies are bliss and a perfect treat for the holidays.
Whether you make these for yourself, to bring to the holiday family party or for gifting your loved ones, these cookies never fail to bring a smile to everyone's faces.
Here is everything you need to know about these yummy cookies.
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What is a snickerdoodle?
Snickerdoodle cookies are known for their crispy surface and the delicious heartwarming sugar and cinnamon coating. The cookies are soft, and chewy.
History of snickerdoodle
If you wonder where the word snickerdoodle comes from, the word is derived from the German word “Schneckennudeln."
It is safe to say that these cookies actually come from Germany. However, some claim that the cookies are purely British, and the name was taken up on a fairytale hero named ‘Snickerdoodle’ way back in the 1900s.
Well, whatever the history be, we are just happy we have these cookies to bring an instant smile to our face.
Are snickerdoodles and sugar cookies the same thing?
Well, technically speaking, snickerdoodles are sugar cookies. However, there is a slight difference.
Most of the time, sugar cookies are coated with an icing, whereas snickerdoodle cookies are coated with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
The rich and warm flavor of cinnamon makes all the difference.
Tips for making snickerdoodle cookies
Here are a few tips that will help you make the perfect cookies.
- Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.
- Make sure the cream of tartar and baking soda are not outdated. The two ingredients play a vital role in the texture of the cookie. So, make sure these ingredients are fresh.
- Make sure not to skip adding the cream of tartar. It is what provides that tang that snickerdoodles are known for.
- When storing the cookies, make sure there are completely cool. Otherwise, they can become soggy.
How to store snickerdoodle cookies?
You can store snickerdoodle just like you store any other cookie.
That is by placing it in an air-tight container and no need to refrigerate them, they can stay at room temperature.
How to freeze?
Snickerdoodles are a great cookie to freeze until later.
All you need to do is stick the cookie sheet with the balls of snickerdoodle dough into the freezer. Once the dough balls have frozen, move them to a plastic freezer bag or other freezer safe container.
You are then able to bake individual servings over a period of time or prepare the dough ahead of time and cook it later.
When you are ready to cook the cookies, just move the number of cookies to a cookie sheet and cook as directed in the recipe, but add an additional 2-3 minutes on.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
How to Make
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with silicone mat or parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
Step 3: In a large bowl, cream together butter and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy.
Step 4: Add eggs, milk and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
Step 5: Gradually add flour mixture and combine well.
Step 6: In a small bowl whisk together ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon.
Step 7: Scoop using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon and roll dough into ball.
Step 8: Roll dough in sugar and cinnamon mixture and place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
Step 9: Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly set in the center for a soft cookie, longer if you want a crisp cookie.
Step 10: Remove cookies from oven and cool on wire rack.
Enjoy! If you have any leftover, make sure to store in an airtight container.
Snickerdoodles Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, 1 ½ sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, milk and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Gradually add flour mixture and mix until combined.
- In a small bowl whisk together ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon.
- Scoop using a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon and roll dough into ball.
- Roll dough in sugar and cinnamon mixture and place on baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly set in the center for a soft cookie, longer if you want a crispier cookie.
- Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool.
- Store in airtight container.
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