If I was to tell you these are the best biscuits I have ever tasted you might not believe me until you tried them yourself. Snickerdoodles are an American biscuit that have their origins in Germany… there is much conjecture over the origin of the name so I am just going to stick with, its weird, but who cares they taste good!
This recipe is from an American friend whom I met while teaching in Boonah. One thing led to another and we started talking about food (I mean really, most of my conversations end up there). I asked her if she had an authentic recipe from her “MOM” and she did one better saying it was her Grandmothers.
Now you all know that I love Grandmothers and this blog has so many favourite recipes that my Nana use to make on it. So I got a hold of this recipe and made it… Oh my… I think that these should be made and eaten straight out of the oven. I can’t tell you how many times these have been made in my kitchen and then you will hear “hot, hot, hot…ummmmm! They taste like little puffs of the best cakey doughnut you have ever eaten and they aren’t even fried.
The other ingredient that is essential is the copha or vegetable shortening as they call it in America. In the olden days 🙂 butter was very expensive and only ever used for making special cakes and treats. I have tried the same recipe using butter, but the copha gives it a better lighter texture and it is dairy free for those that are have issues in that area.
Below are a few tips you might like to take into consideration when you make these delicious biscuits.
Ingredients
copha
sugar
eggs
plain flour
cream of tartar
bicarbonate soda
pinch of salt
cinnamon sugar
The biscuits do get rolled in cinnamon sugar that turns into a lovely cracked top when baked
The first time I made these I put them a bit close, see the photo below. So make sure you spread them out.
As stated, you can eat them hot, but even cold, people bite into them not expecting the tasty goodness that is a snickerdoodle. If you have never tried one, please make these and then let me know what you think… I surmise that the rise of the home made snickerdoodle will take off in Australia if people really knew how good they tasted!
Do you have a favourite biscuit recipe? What is the best recipe a friend has given you? Don’t forget to pop in and give me a comment it really does make my day.
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Enjoy Irresponsibly!
Liz xx
Liz xx
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I have lost count the number of people asking for this recipe after trying a snicker doodle! All have been given a link to ur site.
LOL, Thank you… have you tried the chocolate caramel slice yet… don’t because yo will have to make it all the time 🙂 hehe!
Liz xx
Hi, just wondering if I can make mix in advance and cook the next morning? Has anyone tried it? Thanks
Hi Teal, not sure but I assume if they are covered and in the fridge then Brough back out to room temperature before cooking they should be fine! Thanks for stopping by!!! Liz xx
A hot cuppa and snickerdoodles fresh from oven…. That’s how our afternoon is…
Thanks for another delicious recipe…
Oh Pam… that is so lovely to hear and you are very welcome 🙂 lots of love, Liz xx
I liked the texture of them while they were hot, however I did find they tasted a little eggy. Could I have done something wrong- I thought I followed instructions
Not sure Darlene…I’ve not had that one before… maybe mix them a bit longer? or cook them a bit longer? Liz xx
WOW! These are absolutely the yummiest biscuit I have ever made! Now to just find a hiding spot that the kids will never find them lol! Thanks for a delicious easy recipe 🙂
You are very welcome and yes…. Very yummy… 🙂 at least it makes a big batch!
Ooooh la laaa! Not only do they have a cool name, but they sound freakin delicious too.
Fave biscuit recipe…. Hmmmm, I love shortbread and Monte Carlos and Smores and Anzac biscuits and gingerbread… I like too many to pick a favourite.
And best recipe a friend has given me, do my blog buddies count? Because again, that list is beyond hard to pick from.
🙂 Well I’m glad you like so many biscuits, I think you will have to try these as they are fast becoming my fav…. every time I make them, I think… yep these are the best 🙂 And yes your blogging buddies count… but you have to have made it 🙂 Liz xx
Hi Liz, yet again another delicious recipe. These biscuits will be perfect for next Connect Group. Yes a lot of my conversations end up about food and recipes. Thanks for this one. Love Chris xx
Chris, They won’t make it to connect group 🙂 and then if you do, you will have to make them all the time! Liz xx