Delicious Vegan Snickerdoodles Recipe

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Delicious Vegan Snickerdoodles Recipe
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 25, 2024

Enjoy these vegan snickerdoodles for a sweet treat that's both dairy-free and egg-free. These soft and chewy cookies are coated in cinnamon sugar and perfect for snacking or dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for rolling)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the vegan butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the applesauce and vanilla extract, mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tbsp sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
  7. Scoop out small balls of dough and roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  8. Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

  • Snickerdoodles are traditionally made with cream of tartar, which gives them their distinctive tangy flavor.
  • The name 'snickerdoodle' is believed to have come from a German word 'schneckennudel' which means 'snail noodle'.