You might be thinking, what’s a snickerdoodle? Well, it’s a very popular cookie in the United States. Snickerdoodles are usually referred to as a cookie without the word “cookie” after its name.

THE HISTORY OF SNICKERDOODLE

The name “snickerdoodle” was made to make the cookie fancy but came from the German word “Schnecke Knodel”. The name has no particular meaning, and since the cookie’s origin was from New England, United States, they have a tradition of making up fun names for their cookies.

WHAT IS INSIDE OF A SNICKERDOODLE?

Snickerdoodles are cinnamon sugar cookies that’s made with common ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, and salt. But what makes this cookie particularly special is the use of cream of tartar.

The use of cream of tartar is to add a slight tangy flavour to the snickerdoodles. Cream of tartar also prevents the sugars from clumping together in the dough, creating a more tender and soft texture to the snickerdoodles. Without the cream of tartar, it will taste delicious, but it won’t have the traditional flavours of the snickerdoodles. It will more likely tastes like a regular sugar cookie.

HOW TO SERVE SNICKERDOODLES

The perfect snickerdoodles are crispy on the outside but soft and tender on the inside. It’s sweet flavours are balanced with the flavour of cinnamon and tanginess. They’re best served warm or at room temperature with a glass of cold milk. A perfect snack to have at any time of the day!

So grab a whisk and let's get to baking!

Some tips that might be useful:

• Cream of tartar is what makes snickerdoodles special. It gives an added taste of acidity and helps to make the textures of the cookies on the inside soft and tender.