It's my mom's birthday today. One of the biggest and strongest memories I have of my childhood is the scent of my parents' house. My mom was constantly baking. And cookies were a favorite. All varieties of cookies. But one of my mom's favorites was Snickerdoodles. Why are they called Snickerdoodles? I have no clue. I researched it, and there doesn't seem to be one straight answer. But it's kind of a fun name for a cookie.
Snickerdoodles are a type of sugar cookie. The difference is that they have cream of tartar in them, making them a little bitter. They are rolled in cinnamon and sugar. They are a fantastic cookie. Not as soft as sugar cookies, not as sweet. But they are a wonderful cookie if you want something a little different from your traditional sugar cookie or chocolate chip.
Snickerdoodles
Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
3 cups flour
2 Tbs. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat in cream of tartar, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add flour and mix until smooth.
3. Mix 2 Tbs. sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Shape dough by rounded teaspoons into balls. Roll balls in mixture and place 2 inches apart on baking sheet.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove and place on racks to cool.
Makes 3 dozen