Everything Snickerdoodle
WHAT IS A SNICKERDOODLE?
When you think of snickerdoodles, you may only consider their classic pairing of sugar and cinnamon. But the iconic cookies aren’t defined simply by their signature spice. A true snickerdoodle recipe has a chewier texture than your average sugar cookie due to a secret weapon: cream of tartar. A byproduct of the wine-making process, cream of tartar is an acidic white powder often favored as a stabilizer in making meringue. In a snickerdoodle cookie, it works with baking soda as a leavener, creating a fluffier cookie with a signature tangy flavor. As for the cookie’s precious name, The Joy of Cooking claims that the term “snickerdoodle” comes from the German term schneckennudel (or snail dumpling), a German pastry swirled like a snail’s shell. However, this is just one hypothesis, and the cookie’s etymology remains shrouded in sweet mystery.
SNICKERDOODLES
Makes 38 cookies
If you’ve been searching for the ultimate snickerdoodle, congratulations! You found it. An enduring cookie classic, our Snickerdoodles recipe is the pinnacle of chewy, tangy, and richly spiced magic.
1 cup (227 grams)
