Snickerdoodles (CRUMBSHOT)

I’ll be honest. I’ve never had snickerdoodles before and have never felt compelled to try one. I gave these a try for the shallowest of reasons: cream of tartar. I’ve never baked with cream of tartar before and I was curious as to how it would behave in baked goods. Apparently, it prevents sugar from crystallizing, which makes for a softer final product. Also, I’ve been aching to try a @preppykitchen recipe and this one has tons of positive reviews. A lot of firsts in this trial bake.

My rating: 10/10. Absolutely stunning. These cookies checked all of the boxes for me. This took little effort to put together compared to other more “involved” recipes. Save for the cream of tartar, the ingredients were very accessible, which is a huge plus for home bakers like me. The texture was everything - tender, moist, slightly chewy, and almost pliable (?). If indeed this was caused by the cream of tartar, then this would have all been worth it. The flavor was subtle, yet complex; slightly tangy and salty at the outset, hints of cinnamon at the tail end, buttery all throughout. In a nutshell, they tasted like Christmas. I can easily down four of these in one sitting. With a hot cup of coffee, perhaps a dozen. John Kanell, you’re a genius.

Recipe available at https://preppykitchen.com/snickerdoodle-cookies-recipe/