Snickerdoodle Cookies
Snickerdoodle cookies are soft, chewy sugar cookies characterized by their signature coating of cinnamon sugar. They typically feature a simple dough of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, with the crucial addition of cream of tartar for a distinct tangy flavor and chewy texture. This classic treat is a staple of American home baking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Snickerdoodles are high in carbohydrates from sugar and refined flour, and also contain significant fat from butter. A typical cookie provides around 120-150 calories, offering minimal protein or essential nutrients beyond a quick energy boost.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 140 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 21 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
Per 2 cookies (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The defining ingredient, cream of tartar, is not just for flavor; it's an acidic leavener that reacts with baking soda to create the cookie's signature lift and tender crumb. Culturally, they are a beloved, nostalgic cookie in the United States, often associated with homemade comfort and holiday baking.
