The holiday season is not complete without a batch of snickerdoodles! These are gluten-free, allergy-free, vegan, sugar-free, and oil-free! Not only can everyone enjoy this snickerdoodle recipe, but Santa won’t feel bad about the extra dessert!
It’s a fact. The people who say they don’t like snickerdoodles are always trying to sike you out. No one ever passes up a snickerdoodle! Buttery, cinnamon, sugar pillows of holiday cheer? It’s impossible to hate on a snickerdoodle. They may not be your #1 favorite cookie, but they are never scoffed at! Just like the ultimate; a classic chocolate chip cookie. If I recall correctly, the first time I had a fresh baked snickerdoodle was when I was in 7th (or 6th) grade! The year before celiac. An old friend of mine brought them over to out New Year’s Eve party, that I remember quite clearly!
I remember this was before I really learned how to bake, but I was so impressed and they were so good! (There was probably a gallon of butter in there!) I (and she) loved them so much that whenever we had one of our weekly sleepovers at her house, we would make a batch of homemade snickerdoodles at 1 o’clock in the morning. Effectively, yes, waking up her parents with the glorious smells coming from the oven!
Sadly, that summer everything changed and this girl was no longer eating snickerdoodles. I do remember enjoying quite a few of Enjoy Life’s soft-baked snickerdoodles after that! I had to appease my craving somehow! And of course, as the years passed and I became not only a cook but a baker, making some homemade snickerdoodles could happen yet again!
I could also healthify them of course along with making them gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, sugar-free, and oil-free. One thousand times better than the ones we made years ago! The classic snickerdoodle, being made of butter (or oil), sugar, and flour (in that order!) can still be made soft and fluffy, not to mention, Santa-approved! And snickerdoodles are that silly cookie recipe that uses cream of tartar, aka potassium hydrogen tartrate. It’s actually a byproduct from wine-making and is just used along with baking soda to help leaven and stabilize the cookie. It’s tasteless and actually quite unnecessary in our case.
Of course, we have to add it though. A snickerdoodle is just not a snickerdoodle without some cream of tartar (even if you don’t know it’s in there!) If you choose to leave out snickerdoodles for Santa, he will know, he knows everything! Then he’ll leave and not leave you any presents! A tragedy just waiting to happen! But don’t worry, that’s why I’m here to deliver you the best snickerdoodle recipe to make this year!
Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles
- 1 Cup Tigernut Flour
- 1 Cup Sorghum Flour
- ½ Cup Arrowroot Starch
- 1 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 6 TB Granular Erythritol
- 1 Tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tsp Pure Bourbon Madagascar Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tsp Butter Emulsion
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- For Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ Cup Granular Erythritol
- 2 Tsp Cinnamon
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine all cookie ingredients and mix well to form a thick cookie dough.
- Prepare a baking sheet with a Silpat or parchment paper.
- Mix together the cinnamon sugar coating on a plate.
- Roll 10 dough balls about 1 to 2 tablespoon size each in your palms and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar coating.
- Now flatten the coated balls a bit to form thick discs and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes and enjoy hot from the oven or cooled and stored in a closed container.
Snickerdoodle nostalgia! I just adore the smell of fresh baking snickerdoodles in the oven! Snickerdoodles truly are a holiday cookie baking must. So I hope you find these are delightful as I do and let me know if you whip them up for your loved ones, yourself, of the big guy in red!
So tell me:
+ What cookie do you think symbolizes the holidays best?
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I am really partial to “white” cookies. Sugar cookies, shortbread and snickerdoodles. I recently found a GF shortbread cookie mix that I love, but I have not found one for sinckerdoodles! I am now a happy girl! Thanks for sharing this, my family will love them too!
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I’m more of a “dark” cookie!
I love how the edges cracked – yum! For me, the most iconic holiday cookies are always Spekulatius cookies and chocolate chip cookies. Yum!
Chocolate chip? Really!?
They were the classic American Christmas cookie for me when I first moved to the States and just kind of got lumped in there with mall Santas and multicolored Christmas tree lights! 🙂
Danai @ Living, Learning, Eating recently posted…Holiday Round-Up
Yum…who doesn’t love snickerdoodles?!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom recently posted…Friday Favorites – Fun Trips, Cute Shoes & An Energy Boost
Exactly!
Yay for Snickerdoodles!
Blessings and Merry Christmas! Leigh
Thanks, you too!
Add me to the list of Snickerdoodle fans that have already commented. 🙂
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Haha, will do!
Coolest cookie name on the planet and great tasting! I’m always looking for GF recipes.
Kimm at Reinvented recently posted…Easy Christmas Porch Decor
Snickerdoodle is a fun word!
Snickerdoodles are a family favorite around this time of year. I can’t wait to try your version! 🙂
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Yum, yum, yum! Your snickerdoodles look and sound absolutely scrumptious! I want to whip up some of these beauties for my gluten free family members, who I know will FREAK OUT over them. 🙂 Because you’re right: Nobody will turn down a snickerdoodle!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate recently posted…Mason Jar Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mix
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I’m always down for a Snickerdoodle! They are totally underrated. These look fabulous Rebecca!
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Simple but so festive!
Stumbled these yummy snickerdoodles.
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Thanks!
I just pinned your awesome Snickerdoodles!
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These sound delicious!
Thank you!
Yum! Snickerdoodles are so good.
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Ooh, these sound wonderful! Can’t wait to try them!
Awesome! Let me know!
HI Rebecca,
Yum – those cookies look so tasty.
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Snickerdoodles are my dad’s favorite– I end up trying ALL the snickerdoodle recipes! 😉 I’ll be adding these to the must-bake list.
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Haha, fantastic!!! He’s a smart man!
Love a good snickerdoodle! That cinnamon is the best!
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Mmmm I will have to try these! Snickerdoodles are my favorite!
So good!
unfortunately snickerdoodles are not a ‘thing’ in the UK so I’ve never tried them, but anything with cinnamon is a winner in my book! 😀
nadia recently posted…Raw Mince Pies Recipe – Vegan & Gluten-free
I feel like they ARE a European thing! Crazy!
Yum!These snickerdoodles look amazing. What a killer holiday treat.
They sure are! Thanks!
I am SO glad you said that about cream of tartar!! OMG, whenever I see a snickerdoodle cookie recipe without cream of tartar, I’m like, but it’s the cream of tartar that MAKES it a Snickerdoodle, otherwise it’s just a cinnamon cookie, haha! That’s like the very first thing I look for, and in fact, it is what gives it that distinct taste that is undeniable in a Snickerdoodle as well! Great recipe! I have a GF Snickerdoodle recipe I wrote that is going in a future cookbook as well!
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Exactly! When I think of snickerdoodle, I think of cream of tartar! It’s like a chocolate chip cookie without the chocolate chips! IMPOSSIBLE!
Snickerdoodles are probably one of my favorite types of cookies ever (and forreals, how could anyone not love em’?!)! 😀 These look delicious!! I’ve never tried tigernut flour before! :O
I feel like Santa is going to get very spoiled this year 😉 So many cookies, so little time!!!
(I did not bring my tigernut down to school with me :O But it’s been one of my favorites!)
Snickerdoodles are such a great recipe for this time of the year!
A must to bake!
Yummy! I’m always looking for cookie recipes that are easy and delicious!!! This will be a definite add to my collection especially since it’s Vegan!! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them!
They look so delicious, haven’t made these in years, perhaps I should introduce the French to them here!
I think so!
I have always had a soft spot for snickerdoodle cookies! These sound fantastic! I’ll take a few please!
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Right? They just bring smiles!
One of my favorite cookies!!!! Haha!! I actually know two people who say they don’t like Snickerdoodles and they’re reasoning…”they’re boring.” Can you believe it? I love the simplicity of snickerdoodles. The buttery, cinnamon-y, almost melt in your mouth deliciousness ? I’ve used tigernut flour twice (both to make pancakes) and I loved it! These look wonderful!
The cinnamony melt-in-your-mouth is the ultimate!! Well I think non-lovers are boring! Haha! No hate on the doodle!
I’ve never used cream of tartar and always though I could leave it out. Does it really change the taste significantly?
Kortney // Allergy Girl Eats recently posted…Unexpected Canadian Christmas Classics: Round-up
Are you crazy!? That is what a snickerdoodle is! Haha!
I could eat all of those delicious pillows of sweetness! They look incredible.
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These look so tasty! I will have to give them a try!
Let me know!
I’ve had tiger nuts, but I didn’t realize the flour can be used for baking. Nice crackles on your snickerdoodles!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day recently posted…Rocky Road Bark (Vegan)
The flour is even better!
I love that you used tigernut flour in these cookies. I’ve actually got some on hand and was trying to figure out how to incorporate it.
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Becoming one of my favorites!
One of my all time favorite cookies, these look so good!
Nothing better than the classics!
im always intrigued by your choice of flour. i have not bake cookies yet this year..but definitely this weekend.
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I know it seems crazy, but I didn’t know about Snickerdoodles until I was an adult. I asked a kid for whom I was baking cookies what her favorite kind was, and she replied Snickerdoodles. I had to run and find a recipe. Ever since then, I’ve been smitten. Your version looks lovely.
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Well I’m glad you enjoy them now!!! The cinnamon goodness is just a joy!
That’s a tough call! Shortbread, snickerdoodles and snowball cookies are some of my favorites for the holidays.
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Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie of all time! These look yummy!
Well that is perfect!
I adore Snickerdoodles and this recipe is perfect to share with my MIL who is GF… Thanks!!
I hope you all enjoy them!
Hmmm…I’m thinking the chocolate cookie with crushed candy canes are a great holiday cookie, but who could forget the classic chocolate chip? I don’t think I can choose just one.
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Snickerdooldes are on of my all time favorite cookies!
Glad to hear!
I don’t think I’ve ever tried snickerdoodles before, but I’ve always wanted to! These look so amazing Rebecca, I definitely have to make your recipe! <3
I’m crying!!!
I’ve never had snickerdoodles but they seem to be similar to some of the spiced biscuits we get here (which I love). These do look really good!
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So yum. Who doesn’t like snickerdoodle cookies.
Aish Das-Padihari recently posted…Cranberry-Almond Vanilla Biscotti
Exactly!
I’m definitely going to have to share this with my gluten-free friend. She loves snickerdoodles! Thank you for posting this!
That’s awesome!
Snickerdoodles always remind me of Christmas! This looks like an excellent GF recipe.
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Well, they are a Christmas cookie, lol.
A snickerdoodle is one of my favorite Christmas cookies ! These look so soft, and that cinnamon is perfect 🙂
The cinnamon just gets me every time 😉
I love snickerdoodles but I haven’t had them in forever! This recipe looks great!
Time to change that!
We love snickerdoodles! I appreciate how allergy friendly this recipes is.
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No one should be without snickerdoodles!
I love snickerdoodles, they are perfect for dipping in hot chocolate by the fire!
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That sounds lovely!
Snickerdoodles are the best! Who can resist that sweet cinnamon cookie 🙂 Another favorite holiday cookie for me is chocolate peppermint!
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Oooo those are coming 😉
I adore snickerdoodles. I would say that I always thing of the Christmas sugar cookies with the icing that you make with your grandparents (or I did) first, then gingerbread, and then snickerdoodles are the year round version of gingerbread.
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I still need to make classic sugar cookies :/