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Snickerdoodles are iconic. They\u2019re like the Judy Garland of cookies\u2014beloved classics that never go out of style. The fun-to-say-name is thought to come from the German dessert schnecke kn\u00f6del<\/em>, which translates to \u201csnail dumpling.”<\/p>\n

The cookies\u2019 signature quality is a soft chewiness, brought to you by cream of tartar<\/a>. Below, we\u2019ve provided our snickerdoodle recipe, along with tips and tricks for making the best snickerdoodles ever.<\/p>\n

What is a snickerdoodle?<\/h2>\n

It’s an incredibly soft and chewy cookie baked with a cinnamon-sugar coating. The dough uses cream of tartar as its secret ingredient to achieve a melt-in-your-mouth texture while creating a tang that’s unmistakably snickerdoodle. Once baked, each cookie has a lovely crackling top with cinnamon-sugar flavor baked right in.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Snickerdoodles<\/h2>\n