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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Cinnamon and Sugar Kefir Snickerdoodles

    Cinnamon and Sugar Kefir Snickerdoodles

    Published: Dec 1, 2021 by Lynn Polito · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.

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    Light, airy, and easy to make, these Cinnamon and Sugar Kefir Snickerdoodles are simple to make and a crowd pleaser! Full of warm spices, these soft cookies will become a new favorite for the holidays!

    A hand is picking up the kefir snickerdoodles

    Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases, however this is at no cost to you. Read my disclosure policy here.

    When I was thinking of recipes to make with kefir, I had to make a cookie! And at the holidays, cinnamon and sugar is everywhere. What's a simple cookie that everyone loves, snickerdoodles!

    When I made this recipe, my daughter almost ate the entire batch. She loved them and has asked me numerous times to make them since. They will be a staple this season in my holiday tins!

    Don't forget to check out these other delicious holiday cookies!

    • Brown Butter Pecan Cookies
    • Brown Sugar and Walnut Mini Tarts
    • Peppermint Bark Brownie Mix Cookies

    This recipe is brought to you in collaboration with Lifeway Kefir. Thank you for supporting the brands that make my blog possible! Check out this recipe for Caramel Apple Cheesecake Dip that uses Lifeway Farmer's Cheese and this Cornbread that also uses kefir!

    The kefir snickerdoodles are on a plate
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    • Ingredients You'll Need
    • What is Kefir?
    • Equipment To Make Kefir Snickerdoodles
    • Let's Make Kefir Snickerdoodles!
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Other Recipes To Try
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    Ingredients You'll Need

    This recipe for kefir snickerdoodles is made without cream of tartar. The baking powder and baking soda do enough leavening with the kefir that you do not need to add cream of tartar.

    The ingredients for the kefir snickerdoodles are laid out
    • All Purpose Flour
    • Cinnamon
    • Baking Soda
    • Baking Powder
    • Butter- softened to room temperature
    • Granulated Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla
    • Vanilla Kefir

    What is Kefir?

    Kefir is a tart and tangy cultured milk. It is full of good for you probiotics and is high in calcium and protein. In this recipe, we are using kefir where you would normally use buttermilk.

    For this recipe, it adds in the rise of the cookies, making them more of a light and airy cookie, then a dense and chewy cookie.

    The cookies are stacked on a cutting board with kefir in the background

    Equipment To Make Kefir Snickerdoodles

    • Stand mixer or hand mixer
    • Parchment paper or silicone mat
    • Baking Sheet
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Ice Cream Scoop- for equal sized cookies

    Let's Make Kefir Snickerdoodles!

    In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the softened butter and sugar. Beat well for 2 minute to cream them together. Add the kefir, vanilla, and eggs to the mixture. Mix again until well combined.

    The butter is being creamed
    The kefir is added to the sugar and butter mixture

    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix in the stand mixer until combined.

    The dry ingredients are mixed together
    The dry ingredients are added to the butter and sugar mixture

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least one hour.

    When you are ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl or plate, mix together ¼ cup of granulated sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon. Mix well to combine.

    A dough ball is rolled in sugar and cinnamon
    The cookies are in the oven ready to be baked

    With an ice cream scoop, scoop dough into the plate with the cinnamon and sugar and roll the dough ball in the mixture. Place the dough ball on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookies are just golden brown. Cool on a cooling rack.

    The inside of the kefir snickerdoodles is shown

    Tips and Tricks

    • Don't skip refrigerating the dough! Refrigerating the dough will stop the cookies from spreading too much.
    • Add more cinnamon! If you love cinnamon, feel free to add more cinnamon to the topping.
    • Try pumpkin spice kefir! Instead of vanilla kefir, try pumpkin spice for more of a Fall inspired snickerdoodle.
    • These are light and airy cookies! Almost life the tops of muffins. They are soft and chewy, instead of being heavy and dense.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make the dough ahead of time?

    Yes! You can make the dough ahead of time and let it hang out in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

    How long will these cookies last?

    These cookies will last up to 5 days in an air tight container, though if you live in my house, you're lucky if you get 2 days out of them!

    Why is there no cream of tartar?

    Snickerdoodles usually have cream of tartar in them to help them rise, but these kefir snickerdoodles have baking powder and baking soda to help them rise. The baking soda is activated by the kefir, so no cream of tartar is needed!

    The cookies are on a cutting board

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    A hand is picking up the kefir snickerdoodles

    Kefir Snickerdoodles

    Light, airy, and easy to make, these Cinnamon and Sugar Kefir Snickerdoodles are simple to make and a crowd pleaser! Full of warm spices, these soft cookies will become a new favorite for the holidays!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Servings: 36 cookies
    Calories: 112kcal
    Author: Lynn Polito

    Equipment

    • Stand Mixer
    • Parchment Paper
    • Baking Sheet
    • Mixing Bowls
    • Ice Cream Scoop
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Measuring Cups

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups All Purpose Flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Plus 1 Tablespoon
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
    • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 1 cup Butter Room Temperature
    • 1 cup Sugar Plus ¼ cup for topping
    • 2 large Eggs
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • ¾ cup Vanilla Kefir Lifeway

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set that aside.
    • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar for 2 minutes on medium speed.
    • Add the eggs, vanilla, and kefir to the stand mixer and mix well.
    • Add the dry ingredients to the stand mixer and mix for 1 minute until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
    • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a small bowl, mix together ¼ cup of sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
    • With an ice cream scoop, scoop out a portion of the dough and roll it into the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Place the dough ball on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake the cookies for 12 minutes until just slightly browned.
    • Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Instead of vanilla kefir, original flavor or pumpkin spice can be substituted. 
    • The cookies are done when they are just slightly browned and they have spread.
    • Make sure to leave room between each cookie as they do tend to spread a lot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 183IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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