We Love Snickerdoodle Cookies
My husband’s favorite cookie is the infamous Snickerdoodle. How did it get that crazy name?
Wikipedia
The Joy of Cooking claims that snickerdoodles are probably German in origin, and that the name is a corruption of the German word for “snail dumpling” (Schneckennudeln, or cinnamon-dusted sweet rolls).[citation needed] Similarly, one author states that “the word `snicker’ may have come from a Dutch word `snekrad,’ or the German word `Schnecke,` both describing a snail-like shape.”[1] However, another author believes the name came from a New England tradition of fanciful, whimsical cookie names,[2] and yet another cites a series of tall tales around a hero named Snickerdoodle from the early 1900s
Snickerdoodle Cooke Recipe
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add the 1 cup sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Beat in as much flour as you can with the mixer, and stir in remaining flour. This is when I wish I had a Kitchenaid or Sunbeam mixer!
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour. Combine the 4 tablespoons sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat.
Place balls of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until edges are beautifully golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Eat and enjoy!
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February 5th, 2010 at 10:20 am
These are my daughters favorite. They are so good. Yum. I feel like making some now.
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February 5th, 2010 at 5:40 pm
I love these cookies, though I never bake. lol You asked about cost per night in Hilton Head. If you book ahead, come at a non busy time, and get a house or condo with another couple I think you could do pretty well. This particular trip we had a special due to a membership and actually it was less than that; though it would have been far more without the deal. So, it pays to look around. I always click on deals at this hotel when I’m booking on line to see what’s available. Sometimes you really hit a good one. I also use the AAA membership often to get a better price.
Don’t over look it, I too thought it was for those with lots of $$$; but it doesn’t have to be just them.
Sandy
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February 5th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
I LOVE snickerdoodles! Quiznos has really good ones by the way! They’re soft!
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February 6th, 2010 at 11:00 am
Well, Karen, we don’t bake much around here ourselves, but I do like a good snickerdoodle with my coffee. If you come by with your cookies, I’ll have the pot on!
February 6th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Stop by when you’re not busy, I’ve got something for you to make you “Happy”!
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February 7th, 2010 at 1:08 am
They are probably everybody’s favorite cookie. What’s not to love?
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February 9th, 2010 at 1:06 am
I love those cookies and can find good ones at specialty cookie shops. Not at the “Grocery ” store. Anyone got a good, easy recipe? I never baked home made cookies before but hey, there’s always a first time…please be specific…thank you…..
February 9th, 2010 at 3:49 am
I’m new to your site and I went through your blog its a nice and yummy post. I like cookies with Vanilla flavor from the core of my heart. I haven’t tried baking but will give it a try…… anything n everything for Vanilla.
Thanks for the recipe.
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February 9th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Just tried them out. They turned out to be so delicious. Thanks..
February 10th, 2010 at 11:10 am
Can you believe I’ve NEVER had a Snickerdoodle?
February 11th, 2010 at 6:40 pm
@corrin, no I cannot believe you have never had a snickerdoodle. That should be remedied immediately.
But from this post, it reminded me how long it’s been since I’ve had one! Will have to try this recipe out this weekend.
February 18th, 2010 at 3:00 pm
i really love these cookies.. i was searching for recipe ..now i got it frm your site .. i would truly love to try them and have fun with …..
February 19th, 2010 at 9:57 am
i really love these cookies . i can feel the fragrance yet
kidding . any ways . i saw ur recipe u describe it in very easy way . i appriciate u for this .. i’ll b waiting for further recipes of some delicious cookies . i love to have them all the time ..:)