Why do snickerdoodles go flat?

Table of Contents:

1. Why do snickerdoodles go flat?
2. Should snickerdoodles be soft or crunchy?
3. Do you flatten snickerdoodles?
4. Should you chill Snickerdoodle dough?
5. Why are my snickerdoodles so puffy?
6. How do you fix Snickerdoodle dough?
7. What does adding cream of tartar do to cookies?
8. Is cream of tartar poisonous to dogs?
9. What is the flavor of cream of tartar?
10. What can we use instead of cream of tartar?

Why do snickerdoodles go flat?

Everyone loves soft snickerdoodles, but it can be difficult to know when they're cooked perfectly and not overcooked. If they get too brown, chances are that they will be overdone, resulting in a dry, crumbly cookie.

Should snickerdoodles be soft or crunchy?

Some may say it is a simple sugar cookie but they are so wrong. Snickerdoodles are buttery & soft, crispy & crinkly on the outside but deliciously chewy on the inside. ... Softened butter is necessary to get good creaming action out of the butter and the sugar. Cold butter is good for flaky pastries but not cookies.

Do you flatten snickerdoodles?

The cookies will be very puffy and soft. When they are still very warm, lightly press down on them with the back of a spoon or fork to help flatten them out. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Should you chill Snickerdoodle dough?

The dough is chilled for 30 minutes then rolled in cinnamon sugar. Chilling the dough is pretty important. The time in the fridge helps the flour absorb some of the moisture from the eggs and butter, which helps make them more chewy. It also makes rolling the cookies in the cinnamon-sugar go smoothly.

Why are my snickerdoodles so puffy?

Mistake. Adding more flour will only make your cookies more dense and drier, not thick, soft and puffy. A quick search brought up this Soft & Thick Snickerdoodle recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction. She explains the science behind a softer cookie, and it NOT adding more flour!

How do you fix Snickerdoodle dough?

If you believe you over mixed your dough, the best idea is to let the dough rest. If the flour developed too much gluten while mixing, you need to let that gluten soften. Cover the dough and set it aside on the counter at room temperature for at least an hour. Then, scoop and bake the dough without mixing it again.

What does adding cream of tartar do to cookies?

Just like in regular sugar cookies, the cream of tartar prevents the sugar from crystalizing, giving a soft texture that's also chewy, plus that acid flavor is key in what differentiates a snickerdoodle from all other cookies.

Is cream of tartar poisonous to dogs?

Twenty years later, four veterinarians (two from the same ASPCA APCC) noted a pattern of dogs exposed to potassium bitartrate (cream of tartar) exhibiting similar clinical signs to grape and raisin toxicosis (acute vomiting and kidney failure).

What is the flavor of cream of tartar?

It's what separates a tangy, chewy snickerdoodle from an ordinary cinnamon-coated sugar cookie. The acid in cream of tartar gives snickerdoodles their distinctive tangy flavor, and the chew happens because cream of tartar prevents sugar in the cookie dough from crystalizing into crunchiness. Science!

What can we use instead of cream of tartar?

For every 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar in the recipe, use 1 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar. As an example, if your cookie recipe calls for 1 teaspoon baking soda, add 2 teaspoons lemon juice instead of the cream of tartar.