Classic Vegan Snickerdoodles

These Vegan Snickerdoodles are exactly the same as traditional snickerdoodles. These snickerdoodles are thick, pillowy and chewy at the center. They're everything you expect from a classic. You only need 10 ingredients.

What is a Snickerdoodle exactly?

Snickerdoodles are a popular cookie that is known for their soft, pillowy texture, slightly tangy taste from cream of tartar, and their soft, chewy texture. Before baking, it's usually rolled in cinnamon sugar to give it a crispy exterior.

There are several popular theories about the origins of Snickerdoodle cookies. The snickerdoodle is believed to have Dutch or German roots. Some say that "snickerdoodle," which comes from the German "schneckennudeln," refers a sweet cinnamon-flavored pastry. Some associate the snickerdoodle as a New England cookie, where it is a holiday classic.

The cookie is a holiday favorite and a staple in the United States. We love Snickerdoodles and have shared recipes for Pumpkin Snickerdoodles and Vegan Eggnog Snickerdoodles, but we didn't have a recipe to make a classic Snickerdoodle. These soft, pillowy vegan Snickerdoodles are worth the wait.

Ingredients you'll need

• Flaxseed Meal:Ground ground flaxseed acts as a vegan egg replacement in these cookies, and helps to bind the dough together. If you can't find ground flaxseeds, try ground chia seed instead.
• Nondairy Milk: Use any unsweetened plant-based milk of your choice. Oat milk, almond, coconut, or soy milk are all excellent choices.
• Vegan Butter:When preparing our vegan dessert recipes we recommend using vegan butter sticks made by brands such as Earth Balance or Country Crock. These butters are higher in fat and have a more consistent texture than spreads. They will produce the best baked goods.
• Sugar:Granulated cane sugar is used as a sweetener in the cookie dough, and to coat the dough balls prior to baking. Wholesome is used because it's organic and vegan (conventional sweeteners can be processed using bone char).
• Flour : We developed this recipe with all-purpose flour. Our Easy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, however, are gluten-free by nature and made using Bob's Red Mill gluten-free 1:1 Baking flour. Please leave a comment below if you would like to try these traditional snickerdoodles using the same gluten-free baking flour.
• Cinnamon - A signature spice for a good snickerdoodle!
• Cream tartar:When cream of tartar is combined with baking soda it acts as a leavening. It also gives them a distinct, tangy taste. These cookies taste like Vegan Sugar Cookies if you decide to leave out the cream of tartar.
• Baking Soda:Necessary for the reaction with cream of tartar, and helps the chewy cookie rise and brown to perfection.

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Equipment Required

• Mixing bowls in small and large sizes
• Stand mixing bowl or electric hand mixer
• Rubber spatula
• Baking sheet
• Silicone baking mat or parchment paper
• 2-tablespoon cookie scoop
• Wire rack

How to Make Vegan Snickerdoodles

1. Make the flax eggs. Mix the flaxseed and non-dairymilk in a small bowl. Mix well and let it thicken in the fridge for 15 minutes.
2. Combine the vegan butter with the sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer. The butter and sugar should be creamed together for about three minutes.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients. Beat the remaining ingredients until uniform. Add the dry ingredients, and mix again until combined. The cookie dough will be crumbly at this point but that's okay.
4. The dough should be chilled for 30 minutes. Cover the dough in plastic wrap or lids, or use reusable wraps. Refrigerate the dough overnight or for at least 30 min.
5. Prepare for baking. Once the cookie dough has been prepared, pre-heat the oven to 350F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. In a separate small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
6. Scoop the dough. Scoop the Snickerdoodle dough using a cookie scoop of 2 tablespoons and form 2-tablespoon-sized dough balls. Roll each ball of cookie dough into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then place them on the baking sheet at a distance of 2 inches.
7. Bake. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until bottoms are golden.
8. Then cool, and serve. Let the cookies cool for a few moments on the baking tray before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy!

Store and Freeze Instructions

The cookies can be stored for up to four days at room temperature. They will last up to seven days in the fridge and up to three months when they are frozen.

How to Freeze Cookie Dough

After scooping out individual cookie dough ball (with or with the cinnamon sugar coating), you can freeze them. Spread the cookie balls out on a baking tray and flash freeze for 1-2 hours. Once frozen, place the cookie dough in a freezer-safe container like a silicone Stasher or an airtight jar and freeze up to three months. Bake directly from frozen, until golden and puffy.

How to freeze baked cookies

Place the baked cookies on the baking sheet. Leave enough space between the cookies so that they do not touch. Flash freeze the baking sheet for 1-2 hours. Transfer them into a bag or container that is freezer-safe and freeze up to three months.

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Classic Vegan Snickerdoodles recipe

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• Author: Sweet Simple Vegan
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  Total Time: 57 minutes
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  Yield: About 28 cookies
• Diet: Vegan

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These Vegan Snickerdoodles are exactly the same as traditional snickerdoodles. These snickerdoodles are thick, pillowy and chewy at the center. You only need 10 ingredients.

Ingredients

Cookie dough:

• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
• ½ cup vegan butter, softened
• ¾ cup ( 150g ) granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1¾ cup ( 210g ) flour
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For rolling:

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

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Instructions

1. Make the flax egg. In a small mixing bowl, combine the non-dairy milk and flaxseed meal. Mix until combined and set aside to thicken for 15 minutes.
2. Cream the butter and sugar. In a large bowl with an electric mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened vegan butter and granulated sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Add the remaining ingredients. Add the remaining wet ingredients and beat until uniform. Then add the dry ingredients and beat again until just combined - the cookie dough may be crumbly, but this is okay!
4. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. Cover the dough with plastic wrap, reusable wrap, or a lid, and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
5. Prepare to bake. When the cookie dough is ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Then, in a small, separate bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
6. Scoop the cookie dough. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the snickerdoodle cookie dough into 2-tablespoon dough balls. Roll each cookie dough ball into the sugar-cinnamon sugar mixture and place the cookie dough balls on the baking sheet with 2 inches in between.
7. Bake. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown.
8. Cool, then serve. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy!

Notes

• Storing and Freezing Cookies:These can be stored for up to four days at room temperature. They will last up to seven days in the fridge and up to three months when frozen.
• Freezing Dough: Cookie dough balls may be frozen, after they have been scooped out into individual cookie balls (with or with the cinnamon sugar coating). Spread the cookie balls out on a baking tray and flash freeze for 1-2 hours. Once frozen, place the cookie dough in a freezer-safe container like a silicone Stasher or an airtight container. Freeze for up to three months. Bake directly from frozen, until golden and puffy.
• Freezing Baked Cookies: Place the baked cookies back onto the baking sheet. Leave enough space between the cookies so that they do not touch. Flash freeze the cookies on the baking sheet for 1-2 hours. Transfer them into a bag or container that is freezer-safe and freeze up to three months.

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Oven

Keywords: snack, dessert, cookie, holiday, cinnamon

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some popular plant-based meals?

A plant-based diet is becoming more popular due to its environmental and health benefits. Common plant-based foods are those derived from plants, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. These foods are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, dietary fiber, and other nutrients. There are many great sources of plant-based proteins, including beans, legumes, chickpeas and kidney beans, as well as soy burgers, soy burgers, hemp powder, nutritional yeast flakes, vegan yogurt, soy burgers, soy burgers, soy sour cream, soy patty, and soy burgers. Also, whole wheat bread without added sugar or vegetable oil, chia seeds, flaxseed oil, whole grain cereals with added nuts, such as oats or oats or barley with nuts and barley, as well as well as well as whole grains like oats or oats with nutseed butter or nuts. You can also get healthy fats from plant sources like flaxseeds, olive oil, flaxseed or other nut oils. You can also find ready-to cook meals, which can reduce your grocery budget. A plant-based diet may not be more expensive than others depending on the type and quantity of food you buy.

Can I eat chicken while following a plant-based lifestyle?

A plant-based diet does not allow you to eat chicken. A plant-based diet excludes all animal products such as meat, fish, or poultry. There are many vegan alternatives to meat-centric dishes that offer the same taste and texture, but they don't use animal products. Many soy-based meats, such as seitan (wheat Gluten), tempeh(fermented soybeans), mock duck (made from mushrooms), can be mimicked in flavor to traditional meats. Vegetarian burgers made from black beans and quinoa are also comparable to beef burgers. Additionally, coconut bacon strips or eggplant bacon bits; tofu mayo; veggie hot dogs made with seasoned textured soy protein; and faux chicken strips from wheat gluten offer tasty alternatives that do not require animal products.

Can a plant diet be considered harmful?

While many people have reported health benefits from switching to a plant-based lifestyle, there are risks involved in any type of diet. People who transition to a more plant-based lifestyle must be aware of the importance of proper vitamin intake such as iron, B12 and omega 3 fatty acids. Inadequate nutrition can lead to nutritional deficiencies and adverse health effects. In addition, living a vegan/plant based lifestyle may mean that you are unable to consume the valuable protein found in eggs and dairy. This could affect your muscle maintenance. Plant-based people should adjust their diets to suit their individual needs, consult a nutritionist, and avoid potential health hazards.

Is it possible for a plant-based diet to help you lose weight?

Yes, it is possible to lose weight by eating a plant-based diet. Eating various fruits and vegetables, legumes and nuts, seeds, whole grains, and other plant-based proteins can provide enough volume to fill you up without adding extra calories from unhealthy fats or carbohydrates. A well-rounded vegan meal plan is usually low in saturated fat and cholesterol-containing foods like red meat and processed snacks that tend to add weight instead of take it away. Research also shows that following a plant based diet may increase metabolism and lower the risk factors for obesity like inflammation. The addition of healthy, fiber-rich ingredients and the elimination of starches, sugars and white bread can support weight loss, while also providing vital vitamins and minerals necessary to keep your body healthy.

Are plant-based diets environmentally sustainable?

For their environmental and health advantages, plant-based foods are becoming more popular. Because it causes less pollution than foods made from animal products, a plant-based diet can be more sustainably. Plant-based food uses less resources than animal-derived products. Animals that are raised commercially often need large amounts to water, land, as well as fossil fuel resources. As some environmental effects of livestock production have been linked to global warming, reducing consumption of these foods through introducing more plant-based meals into one's weekly rotation could help reduce an individual's carbon footprint and support healthier, more eco-friendly practices.

Statistics

• A study found that livestock provides just 18 percent of calories consumed globally but takes up 83 percent of farmland. (forksoverknives.com)
• In the United States, poor-quality diet is the most significant predictor of early death, according to an article published in the May 2017 Journal of Geriatric Cardiology. (everydayhealth.com)

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How To

How to make delicious, filling plant-based meals?

Cooking plant-based meals that are delicious and filling is achievable with the right ingredients, preparation, and creative recipes. One should start with fresh produce and other quality products. It's a good idea to create a grocery store list based only on the recipes. You should also purchase the appropriate storage equipment in order to preserve freshness of pre-prepared food items.

Next, when meal prepping is involved, it is important to focus on variety. Focus on whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables and nuts. In order to improve nutrition, aim for different colors. Every meal should have a balanced mix of fiber, proteins and healthy fats. Use kitchen appliances such as multi-cookers or slow cookers to maximize efficiency. Batch cooking is a great way to save time and make meals ahead.

You can be creative in the kitchen, while adhering to a vegan diet. Spices such as chili powder or cayenne pepper can enhance dishes while remaining healthy. Whole foods can transform bland plant-based meals into delicious, flavorful meals in minutes. You can use beans instead of "meats" and roasted butternut squash as an alternative to french fries. And finally, when all else fails, remix leftovers from earlier in the week and create something new!

You can have a delicious, plant-based diet with these tips without having to sacrifice flavor or nutritional content. Get cooking!

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