A quick note before we begin… I learned a LOT about the science of snickerdoodles when developing this recipe, so this post is longer than usual. I hope you enjoy nerdy kitchen chemistry as much as I do! But if your snickerdoodle cravings are out of control and you just need to make and eat cookies ASAP, you can scroll past all of my tips to get straight to the recipe — I’m not offended one bit!
The night of my first full day in Mexico for a close friend’s wedding in December, I ended up with a major craving for cookies. Although the restaurant we were dining at only offered popsicles for desserts, one of the groomsmen mentioned that he had cookies back at the hotel that he’d be happy to share with me. Excitedly, I agreed to find him in the lobby after our shuttle ride back from town.
Yet when we arrived back at the hotel, I didn’t see him anywhere… So I headed up to my room, ate some of the dark chocolate stashed in my purse, and figured that I’d snag a cookie the next day — or that the wedding cake the following evening would satisfy my sweet tooth!
At the reception the next night, I waved hello to the same groomsman, laughing as his eyes widened… He proceeded to spill that the other groomsmen had polished off all of the cookies before he could save one for me, and he kept apologizing profusely. I smiled and reassured him it was fine as the wedding planner asked us to take our seats so the dinner could begin.
As the evening drew to a close, I realized my sweet tooth would have to wait yet another day — whether for a soft, chewy, deliciously sweet cookie or even a slice of cake — because my friend’s reception menu only included individual custards and puddings at the dessert table… No wedding cake whatsoever!
One of my other new friends laughed a little at my sweet tooth dilemma as we chatted at the end of the evening. He then asked about my favorite cookie flavor, and I quickly responded that I wasn’t too picky… As long as it was soft and chewy, I’d be happy — and something with chocolate would be even better!
I turned the tables, inquiring about his favorite cookie in return, and he almost apologetically replied that he hated chocolate, which made me smile… I always internally chuckle when people say they don’t like chocolate and seem to worry that might offend me, seeing as I’m such a huge chocoholic. It actually doesn’t bother me one bit — that just means more for me and I don’t have to share! 😉
But he continued on and shared that snickerdoodles and peanut butter cookies were the two he loved the most. Soft, chewy, and preferably warm… And sometimes with ice cream stuffed between two to make an ice cream cookie sandwich.
In that moment, I realized that “healthy snickerdoodles” had been sitting on my recipe testing list for years… And as a result, I immediately moved it to the very top as soon as I arrived back home from Mexico, making it my highest priority for the new year.
After countless rounds of testing — including four batches in a single day, just to make sure they turned out perfectly! — I’m incredibly excited and SO thrilled to finally share this ultimate healthy snickerdoodle cookies recipe with you!
These ultimate healthy snickerdoodles are deliciously sweet, irresistibly soft and chewy, and have plenty of rich spice flavor permeating throughout every bite. They also have that oh-so-subtle snickerdoodle tang (you know the one I’m talking about, right??) and just a hint of that classic snickerdoodle crunch from the sweet cinnamon-spiced sugar coating on the outside too.
In other words… They’re absolutely perfect!
WHAT ARE SNICKERDOODLES?
What exactly are snickerdoodles? And how did they get their name? Well… The first question is easier to answer, so let’s start there!
Snickerdoodles are a special type of sugar cookies, usually made with lots of butter (it creates a really rich flavor!), that are rolled in cinnamon sugar before they’re baked. That cinnamon sugar coating is the most iconic and obvious way to tell snickerdoodles apart from any other cookie…
But unlike just about every other cookie I’ve baked or eaten, snickerdoodles also include cream of tartar! If you’re nerdy like me (I used to be a chemist!)… It has a few different scientific names: potassium bitartrate, potassium hydrogen tartrate, and tartaric acid. But plain ol’ “cream of tartar” also works! 😉
Cream of tartar is a fine white powder that’s a byproduct of the wine making process (aka it comes from grapevines!). It’s acidic, so it reacts with baking soda (a base — and another classic snickerdoodle ingredient!) to give snickerdoodles a lighter, chewier texture. It also creates that subtle hint of tang so characteristic of snickerdoodles’ flavor!
WHY ARE THEY CALLED SNICKERDOODLES?
That’s a very good question… And something I don’t entirely know the answer to! However, there are a couple of different theories about why snickerdoodle cookies are called “snickerdoodles.”
The first theory is that snickerdoodles originated in Germany. If true, then the cookies’ name is play on the German word “schnecken,” meaning snails. Schnecken is also the term for a particular type of German sweet buns (very similar to what Americans call sticky pecan buns!), so named because they’re rolled up in a spiral shape like a snail’s shell.
That’s as far as sources go, so my best guess is… Maybe the sticky buns and cookies have similar flavors from the sweetness and cinnamon?
The second theory is that snickerdoodles actually originated in New England during the late 1800s, possibly created by a woman named Cornelia Campbell Bedford. New Englanders tended to give baked goods whimsical names, so the term “snickerdoodle” might not mean anything at all!
In some cookbooks from the late 1800s and early 1900s, snickerdoodles were actually included in the cake chapter, rather than the cookies chapter… So they may have originally been more pillowy and cakey in texture, rather than the soft and chewy treats they are today.
Regardless of which theory you believe… The cookies are absolutely delicious, so let’s dive into how to make the ultimate healthy snickerdoodles!
INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THE ULTIMATE HEALTHY SNICKERDOODLES
Let’s go over the ingredients you’ll need to make these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles. There’s a pretty good chance you already have almost everything that you need!
Flour. Traditional snickerdoodle recipes typically call for refined white flour, but since we’re making the ultimate healthy snickerdoodles, you’ll use white whole wheat flour instead! No… It’s not a combination of white (aka all-purpose) flour and regular whole wheat flour!
Instead, white whole wheat flour is made by finely grinding a special type of soft white wheat (hence the name!), whereas regular whole wheat flour comes from a heartier variety of red wheat. They both have the same health benefits (like extra fiber!), but white whole wheat flour has a lighter taste and texture… And that lets the soft and chewy texture of your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles truly shine!
Tip: I’ve also included my two favorite gluten-free alternatives in the Notes section of the recipe, if you’d like to make these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles gluten-free!
Cream of tartar + baking soda. As we covered above, cream of tartar is a key ingredient in snickerdoodle cookies. It’s an acid that’s a dry, fine, white powder that comes from grape plants. Cream of tartar is what gives snickerdoodles that subtle yet iconic tangy flavor. Without cream of tartar, your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles would just be cinnamon sugar cookies… Still delicious — just not true, authentic snickerdoodles!
The cream of tartar also serves a scientific purpose… You’re not adding it just for flavor! As an acid, the cream of tartar reacts with the baking soda (a base). When these ingredients react, they create a supremely soft and chewy texture in your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles. Yum!
Fun Fact: You can actually make your own baking powder out of cream of tartar and baking soda!
Cinnamon. I deviated a bit from traditional snickerdoodle recipes here… I actually added a bit of cinnamon to the cookie dough itself — not just to the coating! I wanted that rich, warm, cozy cinnamon flavor to permeate throughout every bite. Based on the dozens of people who taste tested these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles for me, that was a very good decision! 😉
However, not all cinnamons are created equal! I prefer Saigon cinnamon, rather than regular ol’ everyday cinnamon. Saigon cinnamon has the highest concentration of cinnamaldehyde (aka a naturally occurring flavor chemical in cinnamon!), which means it has the strongest, richest, and sweetest cinnamon taste. I highly recommend using Saigon cinnamon for the best flavor in these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles!
Tip: I actually buy my Saigon cinnamon online here because it’s SO inexpensive and affordable!
Butter. Just like classic recipes, you’ll use butter to make these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles. However, unlike the traditional ones that include a full stick or two of butter, you merely need 1 tablespoon of butter. That really helps keep your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles low calorie and low fat!
Tip: I’ve also provided non-dairy alternatives in the Notes section of the recipe, if you’d like to make your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles vegan and dairy-free!
Vanilla extract. This is a semi-secret and very important ingredient in these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles! Vanilla extract actually enhances butter’s rich flavor. You’ll use a bit more vanilla in your cookies than traditional recipes typically do, which means your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles will taste just as rich and buttery as traditional ones!
Eggs. You just need one egg for these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles! The egg white provides protein, which helps with the structure and texture of your cookies. Then the fat from the egg yolk adds richness and chewiness. Make sure you whisk it really well with the melted butter and vanilla for the best possible texture in your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles!
Tip: I’ve shared my favorite egg alternative in the Notes section of this recipe as well, if you’d like to make your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles vegan and egg-free!
Sweetener. You can use two different types of sugar to make these cookies: coconut sugar and brown sugar. You probably know what brown sugar is already… 😉 Coconut sugar is an unrefined sweetener that comes from coconuts (aka it’s clean eating friendly), but it doesn’t actually taste like coconuts! It has a rich caramel-like flavor (just like brown sugar!), and you can usually find it on the baking aisle right next to the granulated sugar.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES
Let’s go over how to make the best ever healthy snickerdoodles! I learned a lot while developing this recipe, so to make sure your cookies turn out perfectly and exactly the way you like them, I want to share my nerdy tips and tricks with you!
Measure correctly. This is incredibly important! For the best texture in your ultimate healthy snickerdoodle cookies, you must measure the flour correctly, using this method or a kitchen scale. (← That’s the one I own!)
Too much flour will do a few things to your cookies. It’ll prevent them from spreading (more on that in a moment!), so your cookies will look like little balls instead of round discs. It’ll also make them taste cakey or dry, rather than soft and chewy.
So pretty, pretty please… Take the time to measure your flour correctly for the best ever snickerdoodles!
Melt the butter. Unlike many traditional recipes… You’ll melt the butter! I almost never remember to set out butter far enough in advance to give it time to properly soften, and I don’t like washing the beaters on a hand-held or stand mixer after creaming butter and sugar either. I’d rather just use a whisk or fork and stick it in the dishwasher! So… Melting the butter solves both of those problems. It also yields a softer and chewier cookie texture!
Decide how thick + sweet to make them. Now here’s where things get interesting! Are you ready for more baking chemistry??
The amount of sugar that you use in your cookie dough will actually determine how much your snickerdoodles spread!
That’s right… Sugar doesn’t just add sweetness to cookies. It plays a role in their appearance and texture too!
I tried making these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles with different amounts of sugar: 6 tablespoons, 7 tablespoons, 8 tablespoons (aka ½ cup!), and 8 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons of milk (just to see if they’d spread even more!).
You can see the results below!
The cookies became progressively thinner and wider as I added more sugar to the cookie dough. That’s because sugar is considered a liquid ingredient in cookies! When you heat sugar, it turns into a liquid. (That’s how you make caramel!)
When you heat the cookie dough by putting it in the oven to bake, the sugar begins to caramelize and turn into a liquid… Which then makes your cookies spread.
less sugar = less spreading = thicker snickerdoodles
So the amount of sugar that you’ll add will depend on how you prefer your snickerdoodles! If you like thicker cookies, add a little less (just remember that they’ll also be a little less sweet!). If you like thinner cookies, add a little more (and a touch of milk, if you like them even thinner — that’s what I did for the cookies in most of my photos in this blog post!).
Pretty nerdy and pretty cool, right??
Chill the dough. Chilling is mandatory! It helps stiffen the cookie dough, so it makes it easier to roll the snickerdoodles in the coating. It also helps prevent your cookies from spreading into thin flat pancake shapes when you put the cookie dough in the oven.
Coat + roll. You’ll need more cinnamon and sugar for this! I was surprised at the high ratio of cinnamon to sugar in traditional recipes. Most called for a 1:4 ratio, which I thought seemed excessive, but after tasting the finished cookies… I was a very firm believer. That amount provided the perfect amount of cozy cinnamon and sweetness to the outsides of these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles!
After chilling, your cookie dough will still be a bit sticky. Do NOT touch the cookie dough with your bare hands!! Instead, use a spoon and spatula to drop it into the cinnamon sugar.
Once it’s covered in the coating, then roll it between your palms to shape it into a sphere. The cinnamon sugar acts as a barrier between the sticky cookie dough and your hands, so the cookie dough won’t stick to your skin!
Tip: I reroll the cookie dough in the cinnamon sugar a second time once I’ve shaped it into a ball, just to maximize the sweet cinnamony flavor!
Shape. Just like the amount of sugar will help determine how thick your cookies are, so will the shape of your cookie dough! If you prefer really thick cookies, then shape your cookie dough to be taller than it is wide (aka more of a cylinder). If you prefer flatter and thinner cookies, then gently pat down the tops of your cookie dough balls before baking them. (The amount of sugar — and milk! — will have a bigger effect, but shaping still impacts the thickness of your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles!)
Do not overbake. These cookies don’t take very long to bake at all… Just 9-10 minutes! They’re actually done baking when the centers still look and feel soft and underdone. The heat from the baking sheet will continue to cook the centers as you let them sit for 10 minutes after removing them from the oven.
So keep an eye on those cookies… And pull them out when they still look a teensy bit underdone. That creates the best soft and chewy snickerdoodle texture!
FAQS ABOUT SNICKERDOODLE COOKIES
Are these ultimate healthy snickerdoodles gluten-free, vegan, clean eating, low calorie, or low fat?
Yes — to everything! The recipe is naturally clean eating, low fat, and low calorie (compared to many traditional snickerdoodle recipes!). I included my top gluten-free recommendations in the Notes section of the recipe, as well as modifications to make these snickerdoodles vegan, egg-free, and dairy-free.
I don’t have that flour. Can I substitute another one?
You sure can! I included the best alternatives in the Notes section of the recipe.
Is there a substitute for cream of tartar?
Unfortunately… No. Cream of tartar is a key ingredient in snickerdoodles. It’s important for both their flavor and texture. (See the “cream of tartar” header in the “Key Ingredients to Make the Ultimate Healthy Snickerdoodles” section above for more info!)
You can make these snickerdoodles without cream of tartar — but just keep in mind that they’ll have a different taste and texture.
What’s the best cinnamon for making snickerdoodles?
My favorite is Saigon cinnamon! It has a slightly stronger, richer, and sweeter flavor than regular cinnamon. It’s also really affordable. Many stores have started stocking it, but I typically buy it online here. (← That’s basically the only kind I use right now!)
Are snickerdoodles supposed to have cinnamon in the coating and the cookie dough?
These ones do! Many recipes only include cinnamon in the coating, but I found that these snickerdoodles had a better, fuller, and cozier flavor when I used cinnamon in the cookie dough as well.
My cookies spread a LOT. How can I make them thicker?
Two ways! You can either (a) add more flour or (b) reduce the amount of sweetener. Both of these will increase the ratio of dry-to-wet ingredients, which will prevent your cookies from spreading as much. (See the “decide how sweet + thick to make them” header and the photos in the “How to Make The Best Snickerdoodle Cookies” section above for more info!)
My cookies didn’t spread at all. How can I make them thinner?
Three ways for this! You can either (a) use less flour, (b) add more sweetener, or (c) add a touch of milk. During my rounds of recipe testing, I found that the latter two options were easier, so I’d recommend trying one of them first. (See the “decide how sweet + thick to make them” header and the photos in the “How to Make The Best Snickerdoodle Cookies” section above for more info!)
My snickerdoodles were cakey, not chewy. Why is that?
The biggest culprits are too much flour or overbaking. Make sure you’re measuring the flour correctly, using this method or a kitchen scale (← that’s the one I own!). Try pulling your cookies out of the oven a little sooner too! They’re actually done baking when the centers still feel a tiny bit soft and underdone. I know it sounds a bit strange, but trust me on this! (See the “measure correctly” and “do not overbake” headers in the “How to Make The Best Snickerdoodle Cookies” section above for more info!)
What’s the best way to store these healthy snickerdoodles? And how long will they keep?
Store your cookies in an airtight container. When left at room temperature, they should keep for at least four days, possibly closer to a week or more — if they even last that long!
Whew! Did you stick with me throughout all of these nerdy tips? If so… You’re definitely ready to make the best ever snickerdoodle cookies!
And when you bake your own, remember to snap a picture and share it on Instagram using #amyshealthybaking and tagging @amyshealthybaking IN the photo itself! (That guarantees I’ll see your picture! 🙂 ) I’d love to see your ultimate healthy snickerdoodles!
The Ultimate Healthy Snickerdoodles
Ingredients
FOR THE COOKIES
- 1 cup (120g) white whole wheat flour or gluten-free* flour (measured like this)
- ¾ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (see Notes!)
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (96g) coconut sugar or light brown sugar (see Notes before beginning!)
FOR THE COATING
- ¼ cup (48g) coconut sugar or light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (6g) ground cinnamon (see Notes!)
Instructions
- To prepare the cookies, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, egg, and vanilla. Stir in the sugar. Add in the flour mixture, stirring until incorporated. Chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes.
- To prepare the coating, mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl until completely combined and no lumps remain.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
- {See the Notes below about rolling and shaping before beginning this step!} Using a spoon and spatula, drop a small amount of the cookie dough into the coating. Carefully rock the cookie dough back and forth in the coating. (Do not touch the cookie dough with your hands until it’s fully coated!) Once fully covered in coating, roll the cookie dough into a sphere between your palms, and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough and coating. (Optional: Gently flatten the cookie dough as a spreading “head start” for cookies that are thinner!)
- Bake at 350°F for 9-11 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the warm baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
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You may also like Amy’s other recipes…
♡ The Ultimate Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
♡ The Ultimate Healthy Sugar Cookies
♡ The Ultimate Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies
♡ The Ultimate Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
♡ The Ultimate Healthy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
♡ The Ultimate Healthy Gingerbread Cookies
♡ Healthy Carrot Cake Snickerdoodles
♡ Healthy Gingerbread Snickerdoodles
♡ …and the rest of Amy’s healthy cookie recipes!
This recipe looks so good!
I was just wondering whether a flax egg would work in place of the egg. x
I’m honored by your interest in my recipe, Nev! I don’t have much experience with flax eggs (I strongly dislike the taste of flax 😉 ), but I know that Ener-G will work! My brother is actually allergic to eggs, and Ener-G is my favorite egg substitute. Ener-G is a shelf-stable powder that keeps for ages. It works perfectly as an egg replacer in nearly all of my recipes, including this one! For my recipes, use 1 ½ teaspoons Ener-G + 2 tablespoons warm water for each egg white, and you’ll need an additional ½ tablespoon of butter or coconut oil {or Earth Balance, if you’re vegan!} for each egg yolk. 🙂 I can’t wait to hear what you think of these snickerdoodles if you try making them!
Hi! I was just wondering if I like my cookies thinner but I didn’t want them to be too sweet, could I just add more milk to compensate? Thanks! 🙂
I’m honored that you’d like to try my recipe, Clara! If you’d like thinner cookies that aren’t too sweet, then I’d recommend using 6 tablespoons (72g) of coconut or brown sugar and 2 tablespoons (30mL) of milk. It’s a bit of a delicate balance. Adding milk will help them spread, but adding too much milk (and reducing the sugar by too much at the same time!) can make your cookies turn out cakey or bready, rather than soft and chewy, and actually prevent them from spreading (by using too little sugar and adding too much liquid content!) because sugar is one of the two key ingredients to making cookies spread.
You can also make sure your snickerdoodles turn out thinner by flattening the balls of cookie dough with a spatula before sliding your baking sheet into the oven. That gives them a spreading “head start” so they’ll turn out thinner and wider too!
I’d love to hear what you think of these snickerdoodles if you try making them!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these cookies! I have two with a cup of coffee every week-end day. And they are super easy to make. I’ve also made them adding some pumpkin spice, also delish!
Oh my goodness, Madison!! I’m truly honored that you’re enjoying these snickerdoodles so much! That’s the best kind of compliment there is, if you eat two every weekend day. You just made my entire week — thank you SO much for taking the time to let me know!! 🙂 (I love your pumpkin spice idea too… I definitely need to try that sometime!!)
Hi, may I know how I may adapt this recipe to Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies? 😉
I actually have a pumpkin snickerdoodles recipe here! I’d love to hear what you think if you decide to try making them, Lavender!
Hi Amy!
Can I substitute almond flour? Also can I substitute dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar? Or granulated sugar?
You just keep making my day, Sue! I’m SO touched that you’d want to try this recipe of mine too! 🙂 Yes, dark brown sugar and granulated sugar will both work in place of the brown sugar! It should also be fine to substitute almond flour in this particular recipe (although that isn’t always the case!). Because it’s less absorbent than wheat-based flour, you may want to add a bit more (ie 1-2 tablespoons).
I’m so excited to hear what you think of these snickerdoodles — and the soft baked ginger cookies too!
Amy, your cookies are super delicious but they have a really different backtaste that makes me think that I may have done something wrong. It’s quite reminiscent of baking soda. I thought I measured everything correctly, I even used a scale. Any thoughts?
I’m honored that you tried my recipe, Jas! That’s interesting; I haven’t noticed a strong baking soda flavor with these before. Did you happen to read my blog post above the recipe? I cover that classic snickerdoodles are supposed to have a bit of a tang to their flavor and where that tang comes from. Is that the flavor you’re describing? Or is it less of a tang and purely baking soda?
I made these, but used swerve instead of sugar. When adding the dry ingredients, it became so dry and difficult to mix in I ended up having to add milk. I may have overdone that, because they ended up being kind of a muffiny texture. Would the swerve cause the extra dryness? I did use a scale to measure the flour, so I think that part was correct.
It means a lot that you tried my recipe, Catherine! Unfortunately, yes — that substitution is exactly what caused the dryness issue. Swerve is made from erythritol, and erythritol both absorbs and dissolves differently in liquids compared to coconut sugar or cane-based sugars. When used as a 1-for-1 substitute in my cookie recipes, it makes the cookie dough much drier, and you won’t be able to incorporate all of the flour mixture. However, I’ve found that adding an additional 2½ – 3 tablespoons of milk per ½ cup of Swerve will achieve the same dough consistency and cookie texture as when the cookie dough is made with coconut or brown sugar! Just add that milk along with the vanilla extract, and make sure it’s warm or at room temperature (so you don’t re-solidify the melted butter or coconut oil).
So for these snickerdoodles, if you’d like to use ½ cup of Swerve in the cookie dough instead of the coconut sugar, add 2½ tablespoons of milk to start. (Any type of milk will work!) If you’d like your cookies to spread more, then add another 1 – 1½ teaspoons of milk to the cookie dough. Does that make sense? 🙂
Also, just to double check — did you use white whole wheat flour? Not coconut flour? Many people try substituting coconut flour in my cookie recipes, and that makes the cookie dough about as dry as sand… So I just wanted to make sure! 😉
I LOVE your nerdy tips! I have learned so much! Thank you for all of the awesome healthy recipes!
You’re so sweet, Michelle! It’s my pleasure — I’m so glad you found them useful! 🙂 I hope you enjoyed these snickerdoodles, and I can’t wait to hear which other recipes you decide to try making in the future too!
omg I just made these and they are SO GOOD.
even my fussy sister liked them! A win for me
I’m so glad you and your sister enjoyed these snickerdoodles, Livi! That means the world to me, especially hearing that she can be a bit fussy. I’m honored that you’d take the time to let me know — thank you so much for your sweet comment!! ♡
When I made these cookies, the dough did not mix AT ALL! It was so dry and crumbly that I had to add some milk.
But they taste good 🙂
I’m glad you at least enjoyed their flavor, Karina! That doesn’t sound like how the cookie dough is supposed to turn out at all, so I’d love to help figure out why that was. 🙂 In order to do so, I have some questions for you!
Did you make any substitutions or modifications to the recipe, including those listed in the Notes section?
Did you use a kitchen scale or measuring cups/spoons to measure the ingredients? (Especially the flour, butter, and coconut sugar!) If the latter, can you describe how you used them to measure?
Which flour option did you use — white whole wheat flour or the homemade gluten-free blend I provided in the Notes section?
How much coconut sugar did you use?
How much milk did you add?
I know I just asked a LOT of questions, but I’ll have a much better idea of the culprit once I know your answers to all of them!
Dang, I did make some substitutions.
I used all-purpose flour which I measured using your fork method into a measuring cup.
I also used a tiny tiny bit less sugar because I had barely enough.
For milk, I probably added about 2 tbsp
Same thing happened to me:( 🙁
Even with wet hands I could not form the balls.
It means a lot that you tried my recipe, Ana! That sounds frustrating and not at all how these snickerdoodles are supposed to turn out, so I’d love to work with you to figure out what happened. In order to do so, I have some questions for you. 🙂
Did you make any substitutions or modifications to the recipe, including those listed in the Notes section?
Did you use a kitchen scale or measuring cups/spoons to measure the ingredients? (Especially the flour, butter, and coconut sugar!)
If the latter, can you describe how you used them to measure?
Which flour option did you use — white whole wheat flour or the homemade gluten-free blend I provided in the Notes section?
How much coconut sugar did you use?
Did you add any milk (as mentioned in the Notes section!)? If so, how much?
Can you describe the consistency of your cookie dough before and after chilling?
If you did end up baking your cookies, how long did you bake them? How was their flavor?
I know I just asked a LOT of questions, but I’ll have a much better idea of the culprit once I know your answers to all of them!
These were horrible they just tasted like bread with cinnamon sugar on top. It was nasty and doughy and I followed the recipie to the exact
It means a lot that you tried making my recipe, Aava! That sounds disappointing and not like how these cookies are supposed to turn out at all, so I’d love to work with you to figure out what happened. In order to do so, I have some questions for you!
Did you make any substitutions or modifications to the recipe, including those listed in the Notes section?
Did you use a kitchen scale or measuring cups/spoons to measure all of the ingredients, especially the flour, butter, and coconut sugar?
Did you use white whole wheat flour or the gluten-free blend (millet flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, and xanthan gum) I shared in the Notes section?
How much coconut sugar did you use in the cookie dough? (I provided a few different recommendations in the Notes section, so I wanted to confirm the amount you used!)
How long did you chill your cookie dough?
How much did you flatten the cookie dough before baking — if at all?
How much did your cookies spread while baking?
In regards to the texture, can you elaborate a bit on what you mean by “doughy?” Do you mean bready and cake-like, rather than soft and chewy? Or maybe dry, crumbly, or something else? (I’m used to “doughy” meaning raw and underdone, but I’m guessing that’s not what you meant!)
I know I just asked a LOT of questions, but I’ll have a much better idea of the culprit once I know your answers to all of them! 🙂
DELICIOUS! a made these for my friend who just got out of the hospital. EVERYTIME she has had to be there they had snickerdoodles that she loves…. this time they had chocolate chip… thanks for a great recipe,
You’re such an incredible friend to make these for her, Leesa! She’s truly lucky to have you in her life. ♡ I’m so glad both of you enjoyed these snickerdoodles. Thank you for taking the time to let me know — it really means a lot!