Ina Garten Snickerdoodles

This Ina Garten Snickerdoodles recipe is soft and cinnamon-sugar coated, which uses shortening and cream of tartar. It’s a beginner-friendly cookie recipe, ready in about 15 minutes.

Ina Garten Snickerdoodles Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar (for coating)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (for coating)

How To Make Ina Garten Snickerdoodles

1. Preheat the oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets.
2. Cream shortening and sugar: Beat shortening and 1 ½ cups sugar until fluffy and creamy.
3. Add eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time until combined.
4. Mix dry ingredients: Sift flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt together in a separate bowl.
5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until dough forms.
6. Prepare coating: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon.
7. Shape and roll dough: Form walnut-sized balls and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Bake the cookies: Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart. Bake 8–10 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
9. Cool before serving: Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Recipe Tips

• How do I keep snickerdoodles soft?
  Take them out of the oven when edges are just golden to keep them chewy inside.
• Can I use butter instead of shortening?
  Yes, but the texture will be slightly less puffy and more chewy.
• What does cream of tartar do in snickerdoodles?
  It gives the classic tangy flavor and chewy texture.
• Can I freeze the dough?
  Yes, freeze shaped dough balls and bake straight from the freezer, adding 1–2 extra minutes.

What To Serve With Snickerdoodles

These cookies pair well with warm drinks or as a breakfast treat. Serve them with:

• Hot chocolate or coffee
• A glass of cold milk
• Fresh fruit like strawberries or bananas
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert

How To Store Snickerdoodles

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Snickerdoodles Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 125 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 18 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sodium: 80 mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Why are my snickerdoodles flat?
Likely due to warm dough or too little flour—chill dough if needed before baking.

Can I make these without cream of tartar?
You can substitute 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar, but the flavor will be slightly different.

How do I make them extra cinnamon-y?
Add an extra ½ teaspoon cinnamon to the coating mixture.

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• Ina Garten Blue Cheese Crackers
• Ina Garten Chicken With Morels
• Ina Garten Tzimmes