The Second Day of Cookiemas

At the request of a classmate, the second day of Cookiemas was Snickerdoodles.  Corinne and Aubrey are really developing as little bakers.  They are natural born cookie makers. My husband proclaimed these to be “my favorite cookies – I think.”  He was unsure if they were better warm and soft or cool and slightly crunchy [...]

The. Best. Snickerdoodles.

Snickerdoodles are just one of those classic, must-have American cookies.  Custardy middle, sweet outside.  Crispy edges.  Chewy center.  There’s just one word for it… yummy. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Snickerdoodles – Yields 4 dozen ½ c butter, softened ½ c shortening 1 ½ c sugar 2 eggs 2 tsps vanilla extract 2 ¾ c all purpose flour 2 [...]