A classic cookie recipe made gluten-free (and still delicious), these gluten-free snickerdoodles from Gluten-Free Baking By Rachelle are cinnamon-y with just the right amount of sugary goodness.
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About these Vegan Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles:
You know what? I really LOVE cookies of all varieties and 'tis the season for lots of cookies. I find myself getting more and more creative in this type of baking, gluten free vegan that is. I enjoy creating tasty treats that others can also enjoy. Today the weather here is so windy I just hope I can finish this post before the power decides to go out, with the kids at school and hubby at work the house is amazingly quiet this morning with the exception of the cat snoring, yes I said the cat is snoring. LOL!
Snickerdoodles have always been a favorite of mine. When I was a little girl my dad used to ask me to make him Snickerdoodles after dinner for his dessert. I have very fond memories of baking as a child. Enjoy these vegan gluten-free snickerdoodles!
Choosing gluten-free flour for these cookies:
King Arthur Measure for Measure or Pamela’s Gluten-Free Artisan Blend both make fabulous gluten-free baked goods. If you're making your own blend, use gum free baking binder instead of xanthan or guar gum.
Why do you add cream of tartar in snickerdoodles?
Cream of tartar does a few things for snickerdoodle cookies. It makes the cookies chewy, because it keeps the sugar in the dough from crystalizing. The cream of tartar also acts as an additional leaving agent, which gives some fluffiness, and adds a bit of tang to the dough as well.
While you're making those vegan gluten-free snickerdoodles, check out this cake recipe too!
The Greatest Gluten-Free Snickerdoodle Cake You'll Ever Eat
Try this recipe for the greatest snickerdoodle cake you'll ever eat. And it's vegan + gluten-free, so you can enjoy a slice of heaven without feeling like you've been hit by a truck.
Vegan Gluten-Free Snickerdoodle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Non Hydrogenated Shortening
- 1 cup Organic Cane Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Organic Maple Syrup
- 4-½ tablespoons SO Delicious Coconut Milk or Milk of Choice
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 2-¾ cups All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
- 4 tablespoons Organic Cane sugar
- 1-½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
- In a stand mixer add shortening and sugar.
- Cream mixture and scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Slowly add maple syrup, milk, and vanilla.
- Cream together until combined.
- Add gluten free flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cream of tarter and cream until ingredients come together.
- Refrigerate at least two hours.
- Preheat oven to 365 degrees F.
- Using a small cookie scooper make dough balls and roll in cane sugar and cinnamon to coat.
- Place cookies on silpat or parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Leave on cookie sheet to cool for 5 minutes, then remove them to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles Recipe:
Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cookies with a vanilla flavor that includes a bit of tang from cream of tartar, and a cinnamon sugar coating.
You can make vegan snickerdoodle cookies by replacing the butter in the traditional recipe with plant based butter or non-hydrogenated shortening, and using plant based milk.
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