Snickerdoodles: Soft, Chewy, and Delicious! Without Cream of Tartar

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more readily available.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: maple sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Maple sugar offers a unique flavor, while white sugar is cheaper and more common.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal + water

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while applesauce can reduce costs and add moisture.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, combine soft butter, sugar, and salt.

Add egg and vanilla extract to the mixture, mixing until combined.

Sift in flour and baking soda, then mix until just combined.

Add lemon juice to the dough mixture.

Chill the dough for an hour or until it is easy to handle.

Scoop dough into balls, each about 1 tablespoon (32-34 g).

Roll the dough balls in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.

Place dough balls on a baking sheet, spacing them apart.

Bake in preheated oven for 10-11 minutes.

Cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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