Well I have to say that I feel likeI cheated in some way. For the record I did not, I just got off easy on this one. These had to be the easiest cookies to make, I highly recommend anyone who is not a baker tackling this recipe. I put my butter out last night so it would be room temp. When I awoke this morning thought I was ready to go. I figured I'd have cookies delivered by 10:00 a.m. The reason this did not happen was that you have to chill the dough a few hours so I must not have thoroughly read my recipe last night as intended. For the record I only did two hours because I wanted to get baking. I did everything the recipe said, it was not clear if you leave the cookies in a ball shape or flatten them so as you can see by my picture I went with the flattening. Baked them for 10 minutes and that was that. Ready to deliver.
I feel like I should have some entertainment for you guys so I will share a funny story. The Boys and I went to run some errands last week when we had a snow day. We went to the library and the grocery store (Hollywood market at auburn and dequindre.) We had our very large black lab, German shepherd mix dog with us.....he loves car rides. We were in the store about 10 minutes when there was an announcement "will the owner of a black caravan with a beautiful black dog inside please come to the front of the store." I have to say I am always afraid someone will call the police when we have Cisco with us thinking I am being an irresponsible pet owner, so my first thought was that had happened. I left the cart with the boys and went racing up front to see what the problem was. The manager of the store very calmly informed me my dog was o.k.......He had just been IN the store!! I wanted to die. The manager told me he told him to sit and he sat on command (good boy.) When he came around to check his tags Cisco ran out of the store. He followed him and watched him hop right back into my opened van door. We discovered when I went to check on him and close the door that the seat belt was stuck in the door so when my son hit the button it opened right back up. By that time we were in the store. So we will now always make sure all doors are closed and locked before we walk away from the car.
Oh Yeah! I have to tell you that these cookies bring back so many memories for me. I had a dear neighbor who was more like a grandma to me and she made these for me all the time. She moved away when I was 10 years old and haven't had one that could match hers since...until now! Thank you my friend they are delicious and already all gone! Also love the story about Aunt Margaret that's in the book!
ReplyDeleteDanielle, After your episode with the more difficult Lemon Meringue Tarts recipe, you deserve an easier one! I looked at your calendar and each of you girls have a good mix of easier and tougher recipes. Thanks to you gals, our next printing will be a more improved version! Love your story about the dog in the store! Theresa G.
ReplyDeleteLove them. I loved them so much that each of my family members only got one and I ate the rest. aagh!!!! Not only am I selfish, but I'm getting larger by the minute. Great job I only wish I had more. Angie
ReplyDeleteI'm glad all of you liked the snickerdoodles. I had never had one nor heard of one until my cousin Theresa gave me the recipe. Geno loved them which is quite unusual because he does not like sweets. I'm wondering if Cisco likes them or not Danielle. Good job. Love, Mom
ReplyDeleteYou are all learning so much. I enjoy reading your blogs. All of you are great writers and have a great sense of humor. Keep it up!
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