January 31, 2009

dare i say it?

Dare I?


Yes, I dare.

The snickerdoodle is my favorite cookie.*

There. I said it. I couldn't pick a favorite candy bar, but as of this instant, I can pick a favorite cookie.


*This declaration is subject to change.

It's hard to narrow down all the cookies in all the lands to even a few favorites, but I simply can't deny how strongly I feel about snickerdoodles. The nudge that sent me over the edge into absolute certainty was the addition of my freshly-grated Vietnamese cinnamon. It added a whole new level of tastiness to the already luscious and so-buttery-it-melts-right-on-your-tongue cookie.


I'm sure nearly everyone has a go-to snickerdoodle recipe, and I do too, but as I am currently cream-of-tartar-less, I opted to try a new recipe using baking powder instead. Although the resulting cookie was good (the utter excellence of the cinnamon-sugar coating aside), it just wasn't as praiseworthy as my tried-and-true. Combining that recipe with the fresh cinnamon would be extremely detrimental to my wardrobe...


Don't forget about my Cinnamon Celebration--the deadline is in two weeks. Just a spoonful of cinnamon helps the aliment go down. :)

59 comments:

  1. I loove snickerdoodles...but I still can't decide what my favorite cookie is! I'm a sugar-addict :P. You know what's funny, I've never made 'em with cream of tartar! I think I'm missing something here :D!

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  2. ...add me to the "I love snickerdoodles" list, who can resist a sweet with cinnamon ?

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  3. Grace, I love the snickerdoodle flavor but have never had one of the cookies. I've had snickerdoodle pie, cake,& bars but no cookies. I've even thought to try making an ice cream form of it but again no cookies! Weird, huh!
    ~ingrid

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  4. They are my favorite cookie too!! Homemade, snickerdoodles that is. I've tried for years, but cannot duplicte my mom's snickerdoodle. These look very similar.

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  5. I am with you....Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie too. My husband asked me to make some the other night, but I am trying to resist fattening foods (my jeans are about cut off my circulation these days).

    Ingrid, over at 3 B's (I believe she commented above me) has a recipe for Snickerdoodle Blondies that I am DYING to try. I love Blondies too...so that would be a deadly combination for my tight jeans!

    I think I will make these snickerdoodles for Super Bowl..and then feed most of them to my sons and their friends:-)

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  6. Oh yeah I bet the addition of the Vietnamese cinnamon made it alllllll that much better. For sure. I have a boring cup of coffee now and will kill for one of these little gems.

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  7. Sugar cookies are my favorites. But snickerdoodles are pretty similar, so I should probably bake some and think this over more carefully.

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  8. wow, the name snickerdoodles sounds fascinating and the cookies that will melt in mouth...great going..yes you have dared, i must say.

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  9. I think my favourite cookie these days is a variation of oatmeal...but Snickerdoodles would be in the running:D

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  10. I can easily declare the Snickerdoodle as my favorite cookies!

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  11. I am such a flake; I change my mind everytime I eat a truly good cookie. Will make these devine looking delights & weigh in later.
    Mouthwatering pic's!

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  12. I don't think I've ever had a snickerdoodle. I always go for the chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin - but with this kind of declaration I am certainly going to have to try one!

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  13. my VERY favorite cookie - EVER. These look melt-in-your-mouth amazing.

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  14. I agree, nothing quite like a Snickerdoodle. Just the name itself is a party.

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  15. Oh.... the snickerdoodle is almost the cookie of all cookies... bless you for sharing such a yummy recipe! My family thanks you!

    HUgs.. Amy

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  16. no recipe?!!! i love snickerdoodles but haven't found a truly great recipe yet...

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  17. There is absolutely no shame in your admission. I love me a good snickerdoodle, too.

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  18. I'm ashamed to admit that I've never tried a Snickerdoodle. I must fix this-now!

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  19. I've never had a snickerdoodle, nor do I think I could list its characteristics... but I have to say these do look and sound wonderful!

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  20. I can pick a favorite candy bar (Take 5) but not a favorite cookie! Snickerdoodles are definitely up there, though partly because of their sweet goodness, but also partly b/c of their kickass name :)

    Thanks for the reminder about the cinnamon celebration! You're just about the only person who may love cinnamon more than me. I need to get my recipe in!

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  21. Snickerdoodles are the best! I LOVE cinnamon!

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  22. I want a snickerdoodle now! It's been so long since I had one. I like the warm with a glass of milk on the side! YUM!

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  23. yum! i'll have it anytime..and the addition of cinnamon is brilliant.

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  24. Sounds like I'm missing out on something!! I've never had snikerdoodles before!

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  25. I love snickerdoodles too, the name alone is so cool!! And the added cinnamon/sugar!! To die for!

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  26. those look so tasty! they're such a photogrnic cookie!

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  27. As soon as I saw the picture of the snickerdoodles, I thought, that makes perfect sense: Grace loves cinnamon, snickerdoodles are perfect!

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  28. This post makes me think I have just never had a good snickerdoodle. :) Which is entirely possibly seeing as I have never had a homemade one!

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  29. I so love these cookies, they are right up there in being my favorite but I have to keep it true to my chocolate chip cookie.

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  30. mmmmmm..snickerdoodles are awesome!

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  31. That this is your favorite cookie makes perfect sense! but helloo, is there a favorite recipe you can pass along? something extremely buttery and decadent perhaps?

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  32. Wow, what a declaration! I don't think I can ever bravely declare my favourite type of cookie, but I assure you snickerdoodles are definitely top of the list. And with your freshly grated Vietnamese cinnamon, I can see why you're bowled over!

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  33. I've never tried a snickerdoodle. I will have to remedy that soon!!

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  34. This is the only cookie my very picky seven year old will eat. He adores them. We are making snickerdoodle ice cream soon!

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  35. YES! I was guessing snicker doodles! I know you love cinnamon, but I love overloading them with fresh nutmeg. Oh,so warm and good.

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  36. One of my fav cookies too is snickerdoodles and the addition of cinnamon/sugar is what makes them divine!

    Rosie x

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  37. I love snickerdoodles too - there's a restaurant near me that serves ice cream with huge chunks of snickerdoodle in it!

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  38. Not only do I not have a favourite snickerdoodle recipe...I've never even had a snickerdoodle!

    *hangs head in shame*

    I'll give this recipe a try and see what I've been missing my whole life.

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  39. I must agree - Snickerdoodle cookies when done right are my very favorite!!

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  40. Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie--after PB, of course. :)

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  41. Would it be crazy to go to Vietname for the cinnamon alone?

    I don't think I've reached my full snickerdoodle potential. I may have to try this recipe, albeit with sub-par cinnamon.

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  42. I have never made a Snickerdoodle in my life. Actually, I never heard of a Snickerdoodle. Can't wait to give it a try.

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  43. Snickerdoodles are great! Love 'em! And your picture of them makes them look extra tasty!

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  44. I have never had a Snickerdoodle. This seems to be Snickerdoodle central! My sons love cinnamon so much that they swipe sticks from my pantry and chew on them! I'll try to whip up a batch of these!

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  45. I'm more of a chocolate chip girl, but my husband and oldest daughter LOVE snickerdoodles. I don't even care to think about the number of snickerdoodles I've made over the years. Your's really do looks oh so yummy!!

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  46. I think you were reading my mind as I was thinking of making up a batch of these. My favorite is the snickerdoodle cake. The frosting is to die for!!

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  47. Grace these are the best looking snickerdoodes I seen in a long time! I love that picture!!

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  48. Oooh, nummers! I never knew how much I liked snickerdoodles until recently.

    Yours are drool-worthy!

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  49. Nice sugar cinnamon-y photo! My family loves snickerdoodles. My daughter found a nice recipe and it makes good cookies. Still, my favorite Snickerdoodles were discovered when I used to go on bookstore outings with my son. We would look through our selections in the cafe at Borders. My son would order a mocha and a huge thick Snickerdoodle - warm. It was chewier than most Snickerdoodles I've had, and had a nice flavor. I wish I could find a recipe like that one!

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  50. I have to admit that I don't think I've ever had a snickerdoodle, but these look like they would melt in your mouth. I can't eat alot of cookies because most have chocolate and caffeine doesn't sit well with me. I love cinnamon and I will definitely give these a try.

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  51. Dare I ask for a care package be sent to me? There - I said it.

    I thinking these would also be good crumbled over French Vanilla ice cream.

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  52. Snickerdoodle, cinnamony loveliness. YUM. ANd I agree with Peter, sprinkle them over ice cream. Then they would so be detrimental to your wardrobe!

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  53. I really need to try snickerdoodles! They look so good!

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  54. They are my favorite as well. I think they are a very under rated cookie but these sure look tasty.

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  55. You know that I too love snickerdoodles.They are perfect.I am eagerly waiting for the round up and keeping fingers crossed.Love cinnamon

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  56. I think that is what heaven must look like.

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  57. I have never had a Snickerdoodle but they really look great. They look a lot like the sugar cookies I make. But...where is the recipe for them. Have I missed it somewhere or do you not post it? I really want to try them.

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