Maple Snickerdoodles Recipe: #52WeeksofSweets - Forks and Folly (2024)

Maple Snickerdoodles Recipe: #52WeeksofSweets - Forks and Folly (1)
This is Chewy Maple Snickerdoodles Recipe is a sponsored post written by me on behalf ofBob’s Red Mill.#Bakesgiving#52WeeksofSweets

Our Updated Chewy Maple Snickerdoodles have the same great classic flavor of the original, with a crispier edge and chewier center. The maple syrup addition adds a subtle sweetness and a great golden color!

Although I often claim to be a non-baker, when it comes to Snickerdoodles, I’m actually quite the pro. In fact, it’s probably the Snickerdoodle where my passion for cooking began.

It was probably circa 1985-ish, that my first cooking book awaited me under the Christmas tree. (It most definitely wasn’t the last.)I’m pretty sure my parents were never thrilled when my sister and I decided to don our chef hats. But, they let us take a stab at whipping up a recipe every now and then. The recipe we always went back to? Snickerdoodles.

I still have the cookbook, and when it came to picking out a recipe to bake for the teacher’s cookie exchange at my boys’ school, I figured it was time to update my childhood favorite

My sister and I have changed a bit since our first version of the classic Snickerdoodle, so I figured it was time to give the recipe a modern twist, too.

I always prefer to useBob’s Red Mill products when baking. It’s an unbleached, unbromated white flour milled from certified organic, U.S.—grown wheat. I used Bob’s Red MillOrganic All Purpose Baking Flour for this recipe, but you can absolutely use theGluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour in its stead!

We’re also making these cookies thinner! To get a thinner cookie with a little more “chew” we’re not letting the butter chill too long and we’ve increasing the sugar. Hello, maple syrup! Sure, cakey-cookie fans may not agree, but if you ask me…. I’ve done did it. These Snickerdoodles are for THE WIN!

Chewy Maple Snickerdoodles Recipe

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter, and both sugars. Add in the maple syrup, the vanilla extract and egg and beat again until blended.

In a separate bowl, sift together the Bob’s Red MillOrganic All Purpose Baking Flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cream of tartar, and salt. In days past I skipped this step… but it’s there for a reason! Sifting makes sure no one gets a nasty crumb of baking soda in their cookie!

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, in batches and beat until smooth. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes or up until it’s chilled through. Mine were closer to thirty minutes, but if you want your cookie to have a little more thickness, go longer.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, combine the cinnamon and sugar together. Roll the dough into balls (I used a cookie scoop for ease), then gently roll in the sugar mix.

Place each cookie ball on a greased cookie sheet – at least two inches apart. These guys spread. You’ve been warned.

Bake 9-10 minutes, or util golden and the tops have crinkled a bit. Allow to cool (if you can!), then serve or store.

Although we didn’t have either of these cookies as children, I’m still thinking Santa might need these Edible Pressed Flour Shortbread Cookies! And, I have a feeling he might really dig these Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies!

Do you have a favorite childhood cookie? Let’s here it!Bob’s Red Mill believes in making our world a better place through small acts of kindness, and what could be a better way than sharing baked treats this holiday? I’ll be making some more for friends and family before the season ends!

Maple Snickerdoodles Recipe: #52WeeksofSweets - Forks and Folly (12)

Chewy Maple Snickerdoodles

Yield: 2 dozen

Our Updated Chewy Maple Snickerdoodles have the same great classic flavor of the original, with a crispier edge and chewier center. The maple syrup addition adds a subtle sweetness and a great golden color!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/4 cups Bob’s Red MillOrganic All Purpose Baking Flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Sugar Coating
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the butter, and both sugars. Add in the maple syrup, the vanilla extract and egg and beat again until blended.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together theBob’s Red MillOrganic All Purpose Baking Flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cream of tartar, and salt. In days past I skipped this step… but it’s there for a reason! Sifting makes sure no one gets a nastycrumb of baking soda in their cookie!
  3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, in batches and beat until smooth.
  4. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes or up until it’s chilled through. Mine were closer to thirty minutes, but if you want your cookie to have a little more thickness, go longer.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, combine thecinnamon and sugar together. Roll the dough into balls (I used a cookie scoop for ease), then gently roll in the sugar mix.
  6. Place each cookie ball on a greased cookie sheet –at leasttwo inches apart.These guys spread. You’ve been warned.
  7. Bake 9-10 minutes, or util golden and the tops have crinkled a bit. Allow to cool (if you can!), then serve or store.

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FAQs

Why are my snickerdoodles spreading so much? ›

Excess Sugar and Fat

Measuring is key in baking. If your cookie contains excess sugar or fat, it will spread while baking.

Why did my snickerdoodles come out cakey? ›

Using too much flour will make your cookies too cakey, so try reducing the flour amount by two tablespoons. Avoid using cake flour instead; try a mix of all-purpose flour and bread flour for a more dense and chewy texture.

Why did my snickerdoodles fall flat? ›

Why are my snickerdoodles flat? Snickerdoodles can come out flat if 1) the leaveners you used (for this recipe, it's both the baking soda and the cream of tartar) are on the old side and no longer work, and 2) if you baked them at a lower temperature. First, figure out if it's your leavener.

What is a substitute for cream of tartar in snickerdoodles? ›

You can either replace cream of tartar with baking powder at a 1:1.5 ratio (1 teaspoon cream of tartar : 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder), or you can replace cream of tartar with the combination of baking soda and either lemon juice or vinegar (as with this recipe).

Why do my snickerdoodle cookies get hard? ›

Snickerdoodles might turn out hard if they are overbaked or if the dough is too dry. Be sure to keep an eye on them as they bake – when the edges are set but the centers are still soft and puffy, they are done. Also, make sure you're not adding too much flour.

How do you know when a snickerdoodle is done? ›

How do you know when the cookies are baked? The snickerdoodle cookies will only take about 10 to 12 minutes to bake, so be sure to keep your eye on them! It's best to rotate the cookies after about 6 minutes so that the cook evenly. The cookies are done when the edges are just set and the centres are soft and cracked.

Why does snickerdoodle dough need to be refrigerated? ›

Pre-scoop the dough and roll it in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before chilling. Cold cookie dough is harder to scoop. Don't skip chilling the cookie dough. Refrigerating snickerdoodle dough lets the butter resolidify and prevents the cookies from flattening out in the oven.

How do I keep my snickerdoodles from going flat? ›

The Fix: Chilling the Dough

Refrigerate the remaining dough until it feels firm to the touch, one to two hours. This chills the butter, so it won't spread rapidly in the oven. Although your cookies won't be as fluffy as they might have been, they won't turn into pancakes.

Are snickerdoodles supposed to be soft when they come out of the oven? ›

Snickerdoodles are a cookie classic – soft, tender butter cookies with a slight tang and chewy texture that are rolled in cinnamon-sugar and baked.

Why do my snickerdoodles taste sour? ›

A classic snickerdoodle tastes like a sugar cookie generously flavored with cinnamon. And if the recipe uses cream of tartar, the cookie also tastes a little sour and tangy.

Why do my snickerdoodles taste like flour? ›

Improper flour measurement is the #1 cause of your cookie dough being too dry or the cookies tasting like flour.

Should I use baking soda or baking powder in cookies? ›

Baking soda is typically used for chewy cookies, while baking powder is generally used for light and airy cookies. Since baking powder is comprised of a number of ingredients (baking soda, cream of tartar, cornstarch, etc.), using it instead of pure baking soda will affect the taste of your cookies.

What does cream of tartar do in cookies? ›

What Does Cream of Tartar Do in Cookies? Cream of tartar makes cookies chewy, as it precludes the sugar in the dough from crystalizing, which would lead to crispiness (ie: the opposite of chewiness).

Why are my snickerdoodles raw? ›

If the cookie tastes raw or doughy, it needs more time in the oven. Flavour development: Cookies often develop more flavour as they cool down. If the taste is slightly lacking, allow them to cool entirely before finalising.

What is the purpose of cream of tartar in cookies? ›

What Does Cream of Tartar Do in Cookies? Cream of tartar makes cookies chewy, as it precludes the sugar in the dough from crystalizing, which would lead to crispiness (ie: the opposite of chewiness).

What happens if you dont use cream of tartar in cookies? ›

Without cream of tartar, you'll get the same baked good in the end, but the consistency may not be as flawless. If you're worried about your cake coming out too flat or your lemon meringue pie going runny, adding cream of tartar is an effective way to prevent it.

What will happen if we don t use cream of tartar in the play dough? ›

While cream of tartar is not an ingredient you probably keep on hand in your kitchen, it is worth the investment if you are trying to become a playdough making pro. Cream of tartar really helps to get your playdough to the fun gel form and prevent it from staying too wet.

Can I skip cream of tartar in a recipe? ›

In some recipes, you can leave out cream of tartar if there is no suitable replacement. You can simply omit cream of tartar from the recipe if you're making whipped egg whites, syrups, frostings, or icings.

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