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SNICKERDOODLES from Emily, N.J.

The origin of Snickerdoodles is quite difficult to trace back precisely. Yet, "Joy of Cooking" - the bible of American cook book -  believes that it can have a German origin; Snickerdoodles being a corruption of the German word Schneckennudeln (lit. “snail noodles”), a kind of pastry. Some other sources think it can come from the Netherlands;

 

SNICKERDOODLES RECIPE

Preparation : 20 mins

Cook : 8-10 mins

Makes 3 or 4 dozen cookies.

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 cup (227 g) butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 ½ cups (297g) sugar
• 2 ¾ cups (380g) flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

METHOD :

1. Preheat oven to 400°F, 205°C, th7.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Set aside.
   
   

3. In another bowl, mix together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
    
   Add to creamed mixture, stir until well blended.
   
   
   
   
   
   Chill dough.
   
   
4. Roll into balls the size of a walnut.
   
   
5. In a plate, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon and roll ball in this mixture.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Place about 2 inches (about 5 centimeters) apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Bake until slightly brown but still soft at 400°F or 205°C  for 8-10 minutes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

ENJOY WITH A CUP OF TEA ;)