Description
This easy Snickerdoodle recipe features soft, chewy, plant-based cookies coated with aromatic cinnamon sugar. Using pantry staples and a natural gelling agent, these tender cookies deliver the perfect balance of warmth and sweetness for a delightful snack or dessert, adaptable to various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, natural gelling agent, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. This ensures an even distribution of the leavening agents and a uniformly soft texture throughout your Snickerdoodle cookies.
- Whisk the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, plant-based milk, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural). Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and slightly creamy to guarantee even flavor incorporation.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Take care not to overmix to keep the dough tender and light while hydrating all the flour.
- Prepare the cinnamon sugar coating: In a small bowl, mix together the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar. This creates the characteristic Snickerdoodle crust, adding both flavor and texture.
- Shape and coat the dough balls: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form small dough balls. Roll each ball generously in the cinnamon sugar mixture to ensure every side is coated, resulting in a classic flavorful exterior after baking.
- Bake the cookies: Place the coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking pan, spacing them apart to allow for spreading. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. This resting time lets the texture set perfectly without drying out the soft centers.
Notes
- Measure flour properly by spooning it into the measuring cup instead of scooping directly to avoid dense cookies.
- Remove cookies from oven when edges are firm but centers stay slightly soft for ideal chewiness.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading and help maintain cookie shape.
- Roll dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar to create a flavorful outer layer.
- Try using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a richer, caramel-like flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snickerdoodle, plant-based cookies, cinnamon sugar cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, vegan cookies, easy cookie recipe