Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies
Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies feature a crackly cinnamon-sugar crust that gives way to a soft, tender center with a gentle tang from cream of tartar. They’re warming and nostalgic, perfect for afternoon snacks, bake sales, or a cozy dessert after dinner. The balance of spice and sweetness makes them a crowd-pleasing treat any time you crave classic comfort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves18
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 13
- Performance
- 19
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the cookie sheets.
- 2
In a medium bowl, cream the shortening and sugar together. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Sift the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt together; stir them into the creamed mixture until well blended.
- 3
In a small shallow bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon.
- 4
Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and roll the balls in the sugar mixture.
- 5
Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- 6
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
- 7
The cookies should be slightly golden around the edges.
- 8
Remove the cookies to cool on wire racks.
- Calories 200.77 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 2.96 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 43.67 g 16%
- Total Fat 1.46 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.43 g High --
- Cholesterol 26.0 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 15.58 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 27.83 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.71 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 18.43 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 6.43 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Old Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies is made with 8 ingredients and serves 18. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cream of Tartar, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 200.77 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Cream of Tartar, Eggs, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 200.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies healthy?
- Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodle Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 26/100. Per serving, it provides 200.77 calories and 2.96 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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