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Snickerdoodles Recipe (1)

Tocryout148

Rating: 5 stars

06/14/2017

I just baked these cookies and they were Awesome! 😁😁 The only thing I did differently was, instead of 2\3 cups of sugar, I used 1\3 cup. I also did 1 cup of granulated sugar, and used a stick of Mrs. Bonnet's Butter. They Were Delicious! One of the best Snickerdoodles I've had in a long time... I also had No problem with them breaking. They were Perfect, and the taste was out of this World. 🤗🤗🤗🤗 I couldn't stop eating them. Oh yea, I meant to tell u I used a pinch or two of ginger. Um Um Good! 😉

Snickerdoodles Recipe (2)

chrissyann

Rating: Unrated

06/28/2016

A few of the recipes said to refrigerate the dough before shape n bake...so seems like the logical thing to do :) Thanks for the tip!

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EICrabb

Rating: 5 stars

04/09/2015

No a big snickerdoodle fan, but my grandaughter is and she gave these 5 stars!

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AMcleod

Rating: 1 stars

06/26/2014

made nothing but a big goopy mess!!! The texture was terrible..no possible way to make balls or roll the dough! I even added more flour to try to fix it..was a waste of ingredients!

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nmossberg

Rating: 3 stars

03/05/2014

These are easy, very tasty and had all the ingredients on hand. A definite repeat.

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Tharavn66

Rating: 4 stars

12/23/2013

Fantastic cookie. I gave it four stars only because it was a tad sweeter than what I would have liked. But other than that, it's chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside. A keeper!

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WWilliams612

Rating: 5 stars

04/14/2013

These are Sooo good! Perfect soft on the inside, slight crisp on the outside. The recipe only makes 30. :((

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ashleylahr

Rating: 5 stars

03/08/2013

I loved these cookies they were great would definitley make them again.

Rating: 4 stars

01/11/2013

These are not quite the same as the snickerdoodles my mother made, and perhaps it's the use of baking powder instead of soda and cream of tartar, or the different proportion of sugar to other ingredients. My old Betty C. cookbook uses the SAME amount of sugar for twice as much flour, butter, and eggs, so these might seem sweeter than our memories as well. Unless you're craving nostalgia, these cookies are very nice butter and cinnamon cookies, but not really snickerdoodles. Still like them, though!

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4malcolm

Rating: 4 stars

12/24/2012

What a pleasant surprise! Just the right amount of flavor and the texture was great. Just follow the recipe and it will be a winner! Just as the others mentioned, refrigerate the dough before making the balls. The size was too big in my first batch, so I made them smaller! Thumbs up!

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Jenni408

Rating: 5 stars

10/14/2012

Just made these and they are great! My boys are VERY picky (even when it comes to dessert) and I am having to chase them out of the kitchen while they cool. Great flavor, crispy outside & chewy inside :)

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Tricky1124

Rating: 1 stars

09/11/2012

Not happy. I knew something was wrong when the recipie didn't call for shorting or cream of tarter. I decided to give it a try anyways. The cookies are flat as a piece of paper and way to buttery. I will not make them again.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (13)

IoneTaylor

Rating: 4 stars

04/25/2012

These cookes were softy, chewy, buttery and absolutely delicious! I also liked that they didn't involve a lot of different ingredients. I made these on vacation and had a limited pantry to work with.

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Katiewasnthere

Rating: 5 stars

12/17/2011

These were absolutely delicious. The cookies spread out and were chewy inside with a nice crispy outside. At 8 minutes they didn't set all the way, but my family likes somewhat batter-like insides. A must-make and ridiculously easy.

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bake4life

Rating: 5 stars

10/09/2011

Absolutely amazing! These cookies are the BEST, everyone loves them! The most important things to remember when making these are to 1. do not over mix the batter and 2. under bake the cookies! When you under bake them and then take them out of the oven they still cook a little so there perfect by the time you eat them! Such great cookies, totally recommend this recipe!

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FallingStars

Rating: 4 stars

10/07/2011

This is my second time making this recipe. I'm hooked! These cookies turn out crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside, and a little flat--not like the picture but totally scrumptious! I cut the sugar slightly on the second batch to 2/3 cup each of white and brown. I may try cutting it even further next time since they are very sweet. I roll them in a mix from another snickerdoodle recipe of 1/4 c sugar to 2.5 Tablespoons cinnamon. I like the cinnamon flavor to be very strong! I also chill the dough before baking to make the rolling easier and assure they get the best chewy texture possible. Like several other reviewers, I found these cookies need to cook 9-10 minutes to be fully set in the middle. The only other change I made was adding 1/2 cup toasted almond slices to give another layer of flavor. Yummy!

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BelleFleur

Rating: 5 stars

08/05/2011

Loved these!!!(; they are absolutely delish!! Will make again! The sugar cinnamon mixture makes to much. I suggest you halve it.

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bldnewmom

Rating: 2 stars

01/18/2011

I was disappointed. Came out much to thin for me. They tasted good, but I was looking for a more cake-like texture I remember as a kid. Probably won't make this recipe again.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (19)

KaitlynC2136

Rating: 4 stars

11/07/2010

This is a great "lighter" snickerdoodle recipe! I actually used 4 tablespoons of butter and 4 tbsp of Brummel and Brown because I forgot to get more butter and it came out great! These are eeeaasssyyy to make and quick! Try them out.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (20)

renata

Rating: 4 stars

10/03/2010

These cookies were really delicious- just the right combination of chewy and crispy! I refrigerated the dough in between batches. I used a cookie scoop to drop them into the cinnamon sugar, which made the dough handling easier and kept the chilled dough from warming in my hands. I baked them for about 9 minutes (not all the tops cracked). I only got 23 cookies from the recipe, which means mine were more like 130 calories per cookie.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (21)

popgirl890

Rating: 5 stars

09/07/2010

Best recipe ever! I just made these and they're delicious! Perfectly moist and really soft. My mom kept going back for more! And she never does that when i bake. I'm glad these didn't have cream of tarter in them, it would ruin it. The only thing i would change is cutting the cinnamon sugar part in half. I was left over with a lot of cinnamon sugar.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (22)

acureese

Rating: 4 stars

08/06/2010

Yum!! This was my first time making snickerdoodles, and I'm really happy with the way these came out. After reading other reviews, I took other bakers' advice and 1) put the rolled balls in the fridge for a couple mins to help them keep form better, 2) cut the sugar/cinnamon coating part of the recipe in half, and just had a little bit left over...I definitely recommend that for less waste! And 3) I kept them in the oven an extra minute for the second tray to help cook the middle more...much better than the first tray, which while it tasted good was a little too soft in the middle. With these modifications, I'd definitely make them again! :) NOTE: I used Smart Balance instead of butter.

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NicoleZVa

Rating: 3 stars

07/18/2010

These were just OK. They really didn't have that distinctive snickerdoodle flavor...something is definitely missing, I'm just not sure what it is. I will be looking for a better recipe before I try this one again.

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carajane

Rating: 4 stars

03/25/2010

Really easy! Great recipe + it makes your house smell amazing! :)

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kristyfinley

Rating: 5 stars

12/18/2009

This is one of our family favorites! We enjoy it all year round and especially during the holidays because it's so easy to whip together in just a few minutes.

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Tminton

Rating: 4 stars

09/30/2009

I thought these were yummy! I needed to bake them for more than 8minutes though, and I added more cinnamon- dipped in milk they were delish!

Snickerdoodles Recipe (27)

JennySilva

Rating: 1 stars

04/12/2009

The texture was terrible. Not like a snickerdoodle at all. Next time I'll try something with more egg, maybe the cream of tartar as well.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (28)

enigma2

Rating: 4 stars

04/12/2009

These don't have cream of tartar like I generally see in Snickerdoodle recipes. The result was more chewy than others I have made in the past, but it was a hit all around. I liked the strong cinnamon taste. The recipe makes too much cinnamon sugar, next time I'll be cutting that in half so there's less waste. I used a tablespoon of dough for each ball and ended up with exactly 30 cookies.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (29)

LindsayC

Rating: 5 stars

02/15/2009

These have become my husband's favorite cookies! I have made them several times, and they come out perfectly every time...if you make sure that your butter isn't too melted and your baking powder is not 4 years old :). Sticking the dough in the fridge for about 1 minutes before rolling helps to ensure that they don't flatten into pancakes in the oven. I usually leave them in the oven about a minute or two after they start cracking because they can be undercooked in the middle if you take them out right after they crack.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (30)

Hockwalt

Rating: 4 stars

12/16/2008

My cookies turned out just like the picture!! And taste great. Make sure you follow directions to a "T" and you'll have no problem.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (31)

alohaphd

Rating: 2 stars

12/13/2008

The taste is good but the texture is not. Even with putting the dough in the fridge before rolling, the cookies flattened out too much. I will not be making the recipe again.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (32)

marntree

Rating: 4 stars

12/01/2008

Great cookies. Chill the dough about 20-30 minutes before you roll it into balls. Works a lot better.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (33)

smith3576

Rating: 5 stars

11/30/2008

These are FANTASTIC! I make them all the time and everyone always loves them. Sometimes I use egg substitute. I've never had a problem with them not cracking. Once, for some reason I can't figure out, they didn't spread but they still tasted great! I usually get a few more cookies out of the recipe (unusual for me!) but be careful because they are really good and so it's easy to eat a lot but they're not THAT low fat, as one reviewer pointed out.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (34)

catcrechgo

Rating: 5 stars

11/22/2008

extremely easy to make and my BF and his family loved them. great for everyday snack or special occasion - make a great addition to any cookie tin as well. I recommend making smaller cookies to make them last longer - I was able to get 44 out of my second batch.

Snickerdoodles Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why are they called snickerdoodles? ›

The Joy of Cooking claims that “snickerdoodle” comes from “Schneckennudel,” a German word that literally means “snail noodles.” Schneckennudels don't have anything to do with snails or noodles, though—they're actually delicious-looking German cinnamon rolls.

What is the difference between a snickerdoodle and a cookie? ›

Snickerdoodles are often referred to as "sugar cookies". However, traditional sugar cookies are often rolled in white sugar whereas snickerdoodles are rolled in a mixture of white sugar and cinnamon. Cream of tartar is added for its signature texture as another main difference.

Are snickerdoodles supposed to be tangy? ›

Good snickerdoodles are light and pillowy, with a sweet tangy overall flavor, and a glistening cinnamon crust. They are easy to make, require few ingredients, and require no chilling time in the fridge.

What happens if you don't use cream of tartar? ›

In other applications where whipped whites provide structure, the meringue base would be weaker, and possibly collapse, without a stabilizer like cream of tartar.

Can I use baking powder instead of cream of tartar? ›

You can use 1.5 teaspoons (6 grams) of baking powder to replace 1 teaspoon (3.5 grams) of cream of tartar. This substitution is ideal because it can be used in any recipe without modifying the taste or texture of the final product.

Why did my snickerdoodles spread so much? ›

Too-warm butter will melt and spread in the oven before your cookies set. So, if your recipe calls for room-temperature butter, it needs to be exactly that: room temperature. “It should not be melty or warm to the touch,” says Dawn. “Room-temperature butter is pliable but cool to the touch.

Why are my snickerdoodles raw? ›

Texture and colour: If the cookie crumb is still wet, doughy, or appears raw, the cookies need more time in the oven. Fully cooked cookies should have a slightly dry and crumbly texture.

Why did my snickerdoodles crack? ›

Almost all recipes call for a combination of cream of tartar and baking soda (an acid and a base); the idea is that when they bake the reaction of these two ingredients will cause the cookies to puff up and then collapse, creating those cinnamon-y cracks on top.

Does Pepperidge Farm make snickerdoodles? ›

Pepperidge Farm® Sanibel® Sanibel® Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Cookies (8.6 oz) Delivery or Pickup Near Me - Instacart.

Why do my snickerdoodle cookies taste like flour? ›

Roll Your Dough Out With Powdered Sugar

If you're going to use flour, you have to be careful with how much you're sprinkling because you can VERY easily add too much flour to any recipe. I repeat: this method can VERY easily result in cookies that taste like flour.

How do you know when snickerdoodle cookies are done? ›

How do you know when the cookies are baked? The snickerdoodle cookies will only take about 10 to 12 minutes to bake, so be sure to keep your eye on them! It's best to rotate the cookies after about 6 minutes so that the cook evenly. The cookies are done when the edges are just set and the centres are soft and cracked.

Why do snickerdoodles have a weird aftertaste? ›

Because cream of tartar is slightly more acidic than baking powder, it gives the cookies a slight sour-flavored tang unique to snickerdoodles.

Why is Snickerdoodle dough so sticky? ›

When cookie dough is too sticky, you may have an imbalance of wet and dry ingredients. You can fix this by adding a teaspoon of flour or cornstarch at a time until your dough is just how you want. The added flour or cornstarch will absorb the excess liquid and reduce the dough's overall stickiness.

What can you substitute for cream of tartar in snickerdoodles? ›

You can either replace cream of tartar with baking powder at a 1:1.5 ratio (1 teaspoon cream of tartar : 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder), or you can replace cream of tartar with the combination of baking soda and either lemon juice or vinegar (as with this recipe).

Can I skip using cream of tartar? ›

This type of acid closely resembles vinegar and lemon juice, so if you don't have any cream of tartar, you can either skip it or simply replace it with an acidic substitute.

Is cream of tartar necessary? ›

The bottom line: For smooth, stiff beaten egg whites that keep their shape, don't skip the cream of tartar. If you don't have cream of tartar, substituting 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar per egg white works almost as well. To avoid meringues that weep, don't skip the cream of tartar...

Can I omit cream of tartar from cookie recipe? ›

Baking Powder

Baking powder is a good cream of tartar substitute for cookies because it is synergistic with baking soda. You'll need 1.5x the amount of baking powder substitute for the cream of tartar called for in the recipe. Baking powder is a great cream of tartar replacement because it doesn't impart any flavor.

Why do my snickerdoodles come out hard? ›

Snickerdoodles might turn out hard if they are overbaked or if the dough is too dry. Be sure to keep an eye on them as they bake – when the edges are set but the centers are still soft and puffy, they are done. Also, make sure you're not adding too much flour.

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