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 fall flat? ›

If your cookies repeatedly turn out flat, no matter the recipe, chances are your oven is too hot. Here's what's happening. The butter melts super quickly in a too-hot oven before the other ingredients have firmed up into a cookie structure. Therefore, as the butter spreads so does the whole liquidy cookie.

Why didn't my snickerdoodles rise? ›

The cream of tartar is what causes the cookies to puff and rise—without it, your cookies might spread too much and/or be completely flat.

What can I 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.

Why does Snickerdoodle dough need to be refrigerated? ›

Refrigerating snickerdoodle dough lets the butter resolidify and prevents the cookies from flattening out in the oven. I recommend giving the dough at least 45-60 minutes of chilling time in the fridge before baking.

What is the secret to thick cookies? ›

A low proportion of sugar relative to flour reduces spread, keeping the cookies thick. A high proportion of mix-ins helps thicken the dough. Blending chocolate chip styles creates a more dynamic flavor. Overnight refrigeration hydrates the flour, again helping the cookies stay thick.

What happens if you forget baking soda in snickerdoodles? ›

baking soda allows the ingredients to rise and become airy. Without baking soda, your cookies will be very dense, perhaps not chewy, and not as tasty.

What is the secret ingredient to keep cookies soft? ›

If you enjoy your cookies soft and chewy, chances are likely the recipe contains a common ingredient that serves a very specific purpose. No, it's not granulated sugar, nor the butter. It's not the egg, all-purpose flour, or even the vanilla extract. The simple, yet oh-so-necessary component is cornstarch.

How do you keep snickerdoodles from spreading? ›

“When chilled cookies bake, the butter stays in a solid form longer, slowing the spread,” says Dawn. “30 to 60 minutes in the refrigerator does wonders, and you can bake the cookies right from the fridge.” Not only will chilling help the fats firm up and the flour hydrate, but it also helps the flavors develop.

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.

How do you know when snickerdoodles are done baking? ›

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 do my snickerdoodles taste sour? ›

Because cream of tartar is slightly more acidic than baking powder, it gives the cookies a slight sour-flavored tang unique to snickerdoodles.

Why are my snickerdoodles so fluffy? ›

Why are my snickerdoodles puffy? Too much flour - spoon and level the flour correctly how I show it in my chocolate chip cookie post. Inaccurate oven temperature (too hot) - I advise using an oven thermometer for accurate baking results.

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 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? ›

You can use 1.5 teaspoons (6 grams) of baking powder to replace 1 teaspoon (3.5 grams) of cream of tartar. This substitution is ideal because it can be used in any recipe without modifying the taste or texture of the final product.

What is the purpose of cream of tartar in this recipe? ›

The most common recipes that call for cream of tartar are those that call for egg whites to be whipped, like angel food cake, genoise cake, meringue, and macarons. Jampel says that is because cream of tartar works as an egg white stabilizer that increases both the volume and shelf life of the meringue.

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