Why do my snickerdoodles come out hard?

Too low of a temperature can also dry out your cookies. Try chilling your dough until it’s firm, then slicing it before baking. I formed the dough into balls. Because I wanted a evenly baked cookie (not puffed up in the middle, I gently flattened by dough balls before baking).

What does cream of tartar do for cookies?

Cream of tartar helps stabilize whipped egg whites, prevents sugar from crystallizing and acts as a leavening agent for baked goods.

What can I use if I don’t have cream of tartar?

What is a Good Replacement for Cream of Tartar? A good replacement for cream of tartar in baking is 1 teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice for every 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar.

What happens if you don’t use cream of tartar?

In most cases, you can simply leave the cream of tartar out. The food may not be as fluffy or perfect as you hope, but it will still work out and taste good. There is a slight risk that your meringue will lose some of its height or collapse, especially when baking.

Why are my snickerdoodles cakey?

You never want to tamp the flour down in the measuring cup. You’ll end up with too much flour, too stiff of a dough and dry cookies. The basic nature of a snickerdoodle is they tend to be more cakey and not have a chewy-dense-moist texture like a chocolate chip cookie.

Why do homemade cookies get hard?

The most common reason that cookies are tough is that the cookie dough was mixed too much. When flour is mixed into the dough, gluten begins to form. Gluten helps hold baked goods together, but too much gluten can lead to tough cookies. You can also let the dough rest before baking to let the gluten relax a bit.

What happens if you omit cream of tartar?

Can I substitute cornstarch for cream of tartar?

Use lemon juice, vinegar, or baking powder for an easy substitution. Can I use corn starch or baking powder instead of cream of tartar? Cornstarch is totally out of the question. Baking powder (or baking soda) can be used but results may vary.