Do you love the classic cinnamony Snickerdoodles, but yearn for an update that makes this holiday cookie even more delicious? If so, we have a holiday recipe for some amazing “doodle” cookies you will love!
What makes these treats so special? It’s the addition of pure maple syrup and orange zest that brightens up this classic cookie recipe. Though this doodle cookie still showcases the traditional snickerdoodle’s cinnamon spiciness and cream of tartar tartness, it also surprises the palate with the natural sweet luxe of maple syrup, and the unexpected citrus zing of orange zest and orange extract.
Adding in some maple syrup to the batter for the doodle cookies
More: Soft and chewy pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies Baker’s note: For best results, allow enough time (up to an hour) to chill the dough thoroughly before baking these delicious holiday cookies.
Rolling the dough in cinnamon sugar
Zesty orange flavor
The finished orange-cinnamon-maple doodle cookies
1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup shortening1-1/2 cups granulated white sugar1/4 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup pure maple syrup3 large egg yolks1/4 teaspoon orange extract1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon maple flavorZest of 1 orange2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon cream of tartar1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon
