I feel like such a Christmas baking slacker this year! When I look through the archives here and at A Simple Walk, I can’t help but think how much better off I did with all the baking last year. I was 85% done by Thanksgiving and my freezer was filled with all sorts of different cookie doughs.
But, I’m really starting to feel motivated and I have finalized my list. I plan to get started on Sunday. And I also plan to post a cookie recipe at least 3 or 4 times a week for the next few weeks. If anything, that should help keep me on task and accountable.
In the meantime, here is a favorite cookie recipe from last year.
Snickerdoodles
- 1 c. butter or margarine
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 t. vanilla
- 2 3/4 c. flour
- 2 t. baking powder
- 1/2 t. salt
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 2 t. cinnamon
1. Cream butter or margarine and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat for 2-3 minutes.
2. Whisk or sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly add to creamed until combined.
3. Place dough in refrigerator and let chill for at least 2 hours.
4. Roll about 1 t. of dough into a ball. Combine 1/3 c. sugar with cinnamon. Roll dough in cinnamon sugar until covered.
5. Place dough on cookie sheets, flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass, and bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until edges are very lightly browned.
Last year, I discovered a fantastic new use for these cookies, and I think it’s the perfect idea for wrapping up the Bloggy Progressive Dinner – Snickerdoodle and Egg Nog Ice Cream Sandwiches. The combination of those two flavors is beyond good!
To make the ice cream sandwiches, put a scoop of semi-softened egg nog ice cream onto the bottom of 1 cookie and top with another. If you want to firm the ice cream a bit, put the sandwich in the freezer for a few minutes. Otherwise, if you’re like me and can’t wait for that, just take a bite!
Yep, that is definitely a finer thing and I can’t wait to take my first bite of one this year!
Don’t forget to stop by at Amy’s to find and share more wonderful dessert ideas.
We’re putting up our tree tonight. I have ice cream in the freezer. Ooooo, I could make these! And, I think there’s a Christmas movie on. What a fun family night that would be!
I love Snickerdoodles but haven’t made my own yet, thanks for sharing this recipe!
Yummy! I made a batch of these for a cookie exchange I’m going to on Tuesday evening. Of course, I tasted one for quality control purposes. It was delicious!