Snickerdoodle facts for kids
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| Type | Cookie |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | New England |
| Main ingredients | Flour, butter or oil, sugar, cinnamon sugar, salt |
A snickerdoodle is a yummy type of cookie. It's made with simple ingredients like butter (or oil), sugar, salt, and flour. What makes it special is that it's rolled in a mix of cinnamon sugar.
Sometimes, eggs are added to the dough. Ingredients like cream of tartar and baking soda help the cookie rise. Snickerdoodles often have a cracked top. They can be either crunchy or soft, depending on how they are made.
Snickerdoodles are a bit like sugar cookies. But sugar cookies are usually rolled in plain white sugar. Snickerdoodles always get their special coating of cinnamon and sugar.
What's in a Name?
The name "snickerdoodle" is quite unique! Some people think it might come from a German word. This word, Schnecken, refers to a type of pastry.
Another idea is that "snickerdoodle" is just a fun, made-up word. This was a common way to name cookies in New England a long time ago. The Oxford English Dictionary says the name's origin is not fully known. It might be a mix of two old English words: snicker (meaning a quiet laugh) and doodle (meaning a simple person). The word was first used around 1889.
Snickerdoodles Around the World
Snickerdoodles are very popular in the United States. But they are not as well known in other countries. They are a common treat in Mennonite and Amish communities. A famous poet from Indiana, James Whitcomb Riley, loved these cookies.
In recent years, the snickerdoodle flavor has become very popular. Big companies now use it in many different products. For example, General Mills made a Snickerdoodle flavored Chex Mix snack.
During the 2014 holiday season, Dunkin' Donuts offered a Snickerdoodle Cookie Latte. Nestlé Coffee-Mate also made a snickerdoodle coffee creamer. Even ice cream brands like Braum's Ice Cream and Prairie Farms have created snickerdoodle ice cream flavors!
See also
In Spanish: Snickerdoodle para niños
