Why Do They Call It A Snickerdoodle?
The exact origins of the name “snickerdoodle” are unknown, but it is believed to have originated in the late 1800s in New England. Some theorize that it is a variation of the German word “Schneckennudeln,” which means “snail noodles,” while others believe it may have been a whimsical name invented by bakers. Regardless of its origins, the name has stuck and remains a beloved classic cookie.