Sunday, October 16, 2011

Snickerdoodle Doodlebugs {mini snickerdoodles}



Do you know of anyone who doesn't like SNICKERDOODLES? I can't think of anyone. In fact, for most, they are a favorite! Maybe it is all the cinnamon and sugar...but I think I would like them even if I wasn't crazy about the taste of them...just because I love the NAME. Anyway, you are in for a real treat.

Last night my son walked in the door after work. He said, "Mom, the house smells sooo good and it isn't dinner." WHAT?????!! He quickly realized what he had said and quickly told his bff..."MY MOM MAKES THE BEST SNICKERDOODLES!" I didn't say a word and gave them snickerdoodles before dinner and AFTER dinner....because that is what Mommas are for, right?!



Snickerdoodles

Mix together:

1 cup butter, room temp

1 cup sugar

2 eggs

Stir together:

2 3/4 cups flour

1 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. baking soda

¼ tsp. sea salt

Directions:

Roll into balls the size of walnuts.

Roll in mixture of 2 Tbsp. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. {3 of each if you like a lot!}

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake until lightly browned…but still soft...DO NOT OVER BAKE...your dog wont even think of them as a treat!

These cookies puff up at first…then flatten out
Bake @ 400 for 8 to 10 min.


FOR DOODLEBUGS:

While cookies are still warm, use a small cookie cutter and place in middle of cookie. Press gently and you have a little doodlebug.




*SIMPLY FRUGAL: SAVE the Snickerdoodle crusts for ice cream. Let ice cream soften a bit. Add the cookie crumbs and stir. ENJOY. These crumbs can be added to homemade ice cream, too...right before you put the finished ice cream into the freezer to harden.




*SIMPLY ADORABLE: Using scrap paper, use your scallop punch and make a top and a bottom. Place doodlebug in the middle. Wrap with ribbon. Perfect for Santa to take home to Mrs. Claus.

*These darlings are great sweet treats for holidays and for party favors as well!
I love adding baby bells for baby showers!!!














Shared with: stone gable, newlyweds, pink saturday

16 comments:

  1. These are so cute, Lisa! Snickerdoodles are my family's all time favorite and we make them all the time. They would love these cute little version! Much love to you sweet friend! :)

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  2. I have not told you I LOVE all of your posts. Thank you for sharing. Hugs Ketena

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  3. I am saving this recipe to try for my grands. Do you know I have never HAD a Snickerdoodle? These will be fun to try! xo Diana

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  4. Diana...aren't they the best? And what an adorable name! These were some of my favorite cookies to bake growing up!

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  5. Ketena...thank you so much! It is always a treat to meet those of you who are a part of our family blog...truly one of the nicest things about blogging. Thank you for your kind comment!

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  6. Nana Diana...I am dying to know what you think about it! I can hardly wait for you to make them. You will have to give me the scoop on what you and your grands think!

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  7. Hi Lisa....those cookies are adorable! I have never eaten a Snickerdoodle cookie but you are tempting me to try ;-) We are leaving tomorrow for California, so will miss your sweet posts.....God Bless!

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  8. Kathy...oh.my.goodness. I assumed everybody grew up on Snickerdoodles! So, between you and Diana...I have learned something new. Maybe it is a regional thing? Now I am really curious. I hope you try them at least once during the holidays!

    Thanks for checking in before your trip!! I am sure you will have a wonderful time. :)

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  9. Hi Kathy, I love all your recipes and especially the pumpkin pie scone recipe. But I don't see you have it anymore. Is ther anyway you can email it to me?

    thanks Adrienne
    www.reina4jesus.blopspot.com

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  10. Adrienne...the pumpkin scone is up. It is under "Pumpkin Pie Scone". ENJOY!

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  11. mmm Snickerdoodles might have to be on my baking list for this weekend!

    Recipe Linkup: blog.thesingingsparrow.com

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  12. I have all of these ingredients in the house! I may have a new weekend plan. ;-) Yummy!

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  13. Lisa, What a darling story!!! You are right, tha't just what Momma's do!
    Snickerdoodles are my husbands favorite and I have never made him any! That will change!
    Thanks for bringing these delicious cookies to ON THE MENU MONDAY!
    xo Yvonne

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  14. I love snickerdoodles and your presentation is just so cute! Thanks for the recipe. Happy St. Patrick's Pink Saturday. ~Marti

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  15. You are right, they are my favorite and it has been FOREVER since I have had them. Yours look yummy and pretty too.

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  16. They look delicious and I love the presentation.

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