Mom's Snickerdoodles Recipe (2024)

Do These Cookies Freeze Well?

These cookies do freeze well. We recommend placing them in an airtight container, or a ziploc bag with the air sucked out, to keep them as fresh as possible.

To thaw, we recommend letting them sit out on the counter for about 5-8 hours. You could microwave them, but it could dry them out a little.

However, for best results, let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours, or over night.

What Is A Substitute For Shortening?

Shortening can be a bit of a tricky ingredient to replace, especially for this recipe, however, it can be done.

You could easily use butter or margarine to replace the shortening. They are also ingredients that replace shortening straight across (meaning you don’t need more or less, you can use the exact same measurements of the butter or margarine as you would with the shortening).

However, we have made this recipe with both butter and shortening, and the cookies with shortening always turn out a little bit better.

You will also want to make sure your butter or margarine is softened to room temperature (not melted) for best results.

Have You Seen Our Youtube Channel?

Did you know we have a Youtube Channel? We have hundreds of simple and delicious recipes, your family is going to love. We take you through each recipe, step by step, and show you exactly how to make them.

Looking For More Cookie Recipes? Here Are A Few Of Our Favorites:

• Grasshopper Mint Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
• Strawberry Crinkle Cookies
• Chocolate Waffle Cookies
• Protein Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Loaded Funfetti Cookies
• Snickerdoodle Cake MixCookies

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

1. Anonymous says:

   what is a cube of margarine?

2. Camille says:

   So sorry- it was supposed to be say stick of margarine (or 1/2 cup). I changed it now! Thanks for letting us know!

3. Wendy B says:

   I made these cookies last night and they were absolutely delicious. I can't wait to try out more of your recipes. Thanks for sharing them!!!!

4. Unknown says:

   When I make snickerdoodles I skip the chilling part, drop by rounded teaspoon and sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar. Even though they're not perfectly round, it's faster, less messy, and they taste just the same.

5. Little Magnolia Kitchen says:

   I love love love Snickerdoodles...probably my favorite cookie! I pinned this recipe on Pinterest and I cannot wait to make them!

6. Ashley says:

   Can you use butter instead of margarine ? And no cream of tarter?

   See Also

   Paleo cupcakes with coconut flour Recipe - My Natural Family

7. Dana says:

   I wondered about the cream of tartar, too.

8. Six Sisters says:

   Hi Ashley!

   Butter would work fine instead of margarine. And no cream of tartar! :)

9. Six Sisters says:

   Hi Dana,

   No cream of tartar! It is one of the only snickerdoole recipes I have seen that doesn't use it, but they are delicious!

10. It's Me says:

    Just made these for a little neighbor boy for his 7th birthday (he said that Snickerdoodles were his favorite cookie). They turned out fantastic and were super easy! Thank you!

11. maddielma says:

    We just moved and I made this as a snack to eat while we were unpacking and my family loved them. My mom is begging me to send her the recipe. :) I'm making them again this week... They are that good!

12. YouwereeverythingIwanted says:

    So, I bake at 350?

13. Six Sisters says:

    Right above the ingredients it says heat oven to 400. Hope this helps! Have a great weekend! -The Six Sisters

14. Mandy Pope says:

    Is there any substitute for the shortening?

15. Six Sisters says:

    Margarine is a substitute for shortening. You could use that.

16. Regina says:

    I'm sorry, but they just aren't true Snickerdoodles without the cream of tartar. It's what gives the cookies it's zing. I guess I don't understand why everyone doesn't like to add it.

17. Yolanda says:

    I'm glad to have come across this recipe on Pinterest. I made them using butter instead of margarine, added a little vanilla and they were wonderful. I'm one that just does not have cream of tartar readily available in my pantry, so this recipe was perfect.

18. Darcy says:

    Thanks for this recipe. I followed the directions exactly but my cookies were very small. So I tried to roll bigger balls but they never expanded wider just fluffier. Any suggestions?