Snickerdoodles are American cookies of German or Dutch origin with a peculiar name documented since the late 19th century. Their cracked surface and cinnamon coating distinguish them from classic cookies. They are Christmas favorites in the American Midwest.
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Snickerdoodles
Homemade Snickerdoodles with cinnamon and sugar coating and a crunchy texture on the outside.
- USA
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
15 min
Tiempo de Preparación
24
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 120 kcal
- Protein 1 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 18 g
- Fat 5 g
- Sodium 95 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Snickerdoodles are a preparation from the United States with easy difficulty. Reserve about 25 minutes in total (15 for mise en place and preparation, 10 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g softened butter.
- Have ready: 200 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 1 large egg.
- Have ready: 280 g of wheat flour.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon cream of tartar.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Preheat oven to 180 C
Preheat oven to 180 C. Mix sugar with cinnamon for the batter; reserve. Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute.
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
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Beat butter with sugar until creamy; add egg and vanilla
Beat butter with sugar until creamy; add egg and vanilla.
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Add flour
Incorporate flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt until uniform dough. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Form balls the size of a walnut and coat in a mixture of cinnamon and…
Form balls the size of a walnut and coat in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
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Place on tray leaving space; crush slightly
Place on tray leaving space; crush slightly.
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Bake for 8-10 minutes until characteristic cracks appear on the surface.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until characteristic cracks appear on the surface.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Gluten-free version using almond flour or gluten-free blend.
- Version with less sugar sweetened with mashed dates or ripe banana.
- Vegan version replacing dairy products with coconut yogurt or vegetable cream.
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