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Have you ever heard of “love language”? Everybody needs to feel loved from time to time. And because we’re all different we need that love shown in ways we can personally understand. Some people like gifts, others need a simple word, a text or touch affirming this love from time to time.
There are as many ways to show love as there are stars in the sky.
My husband and I don’t over do it when it comes to celebrating Valentine’s Day. I don’t need to have a dozen roses sent to me at work, nor do I need a big box of chocolates waiting on the kitchen table when I get home. My needs are simple; take out the trash before it gets out of hand, and look me in the eye from time to time and tell me how you much you love me. And a card, I like a good Hallmark message. Does your spouse need a good foot rub and a nice dinner on the table to feel loved ? Does holding hands and talking to each other without cell phone interruption do the trick? Telling those special people in your life how you feel about them and how much they are loved and needed, covers a lot of ground in relationships.
What does all that have to do with Snickerdoodles? My mother-in-law (Edith) was one of the most wonderful, angelic women I’ve ever known. Edith used to make Snickerdoodles for my husband when he was a boy. These cookies bring back warm memories of his days growing up in a loving home with Mom baking in the kitchen. When I asked him what kind of cookies he wanted this year his first choice was Snickerdoodles. I would have gone for something chocolate – Venus and Mars you know.
When I was thinking about ways to show my husband I love him, I thought about making these cookies. The aroma of the cookies baking while smothered in cinnamon was so warming. They filled our home with love and cinnamon and were the perfect gift. He loves this cookie!
Since they’re not the traditional chocolate or heart shaped treat, I added a little extra sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar in the form of a heart. Just trying to be romantic you know!
Would you believe this is the first time I’ve made Snickerdoodles and the first time I ever tasted them? This cookie is so soft, chewy, cinnamony, and sweet. As close to perfect as you can get!
No matter what you decide to do to show your love for your spouse, a friend, your students, a teacher, parents, children or pets, as long as you give it with love it will always be special. Just make the cookies, you’ll see.
Snickerdoodles
Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
This cookie is so soft, chewy, cinnamony, and sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¾ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar optional - if desired
- 4 teaspoons cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl beat together the butter, sugar and eggs until well mixed.
- In a separate medium bowl combine the flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Whisk until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and beat until blended.
- Cover and place the dough in the refrigerator for at least an hour. Longer is better.
- When ready to bake the cookies preheat the oven to 350°F.
- While the oven is preheating, mix together the remaining 4 tablespoons sugar, 4 teaspoons cinnamon and turbinado sugar if using. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll int the cinnamon sugar mixture until covered.
- Place the covered cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the pan immediately and cool completely on a wire rack. Do not allow the unbaked cookies to sit on the hot pan. When preparing the next batch of dough, set them aside and place them on the cookie sheet immediately before baking. This helps keep them from spreading too much.
Recipe Notes
- Adapted from a recipe by Juju Bee on Food.com
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 86mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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I hope you have a great week and thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Betty
Snickerdoodles are a favorite around here, and I love them chewy! The little hearts atop yours are a sweet touch. 🙂
Wendy Sondov
Love is a flavor that can be added to any cookie 🙂
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow
Tricia, the thing that made these so special is that you made the ones that spoke love to him. You are a good woman. AND, now, you'll be wanting those snickerdoodles, too! LOL! The first time I tasted them was in nursing school when one of our teachers made some. Oh, my. I was an immediate fan! Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours! blessings ~ tanna
Anna and Liz Recipes
These look wonderful and thanks for the reminder!
Mary
These really look delicious. They'd disappear quickly from my cookie jar :-). Have a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
Gerry @Foodness Gracious
Great advice, but I still want some chocolates and a beer! 🙂
The Café Sucré Farine
Such a fun post Tricia, we're like you, with not overdoing it, we try to celebrate Valentine's Day every day so it's not a huge deal when February 14th rolls around. Love these cookies and your beautiful, yet simiple way of decoratiing them!
Jenn@TheNoshingBride
Yumm! These look like they would be chewy and fluffy a the same time! Thanks for the recipe!
Sue/the view from great island
These are adorable, and it just goes to show, a great marriage doesn't need all the bells and whistles of Valentine's Day—although….a little foot massage goes a long way 😉
Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen
Oh yum! I love this post. Maybe because I know Ed and I love y'alls relationship. :)<br /><br />Also, I love Snickerdoodles. [And not just because they are called Snickerdoodles.]<br /><br />I was wondering what Nutty Butter flavor to perhaps experiment with tonight…maybe this is it?
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
I have to try these. I have never made nor tasted a Snickerdoodle in my life but my grandson loves Entemann's Snickerdoodle mini muffins so I'll be making these for the wee love of my life 🙂 Love how you stenciled the cinnamon sugar on top ♥
Angie's Recipes
These snickerdoodles are so very pretty with sweet heart stencil, Tricia.
TLady
OH YUMMY!!!!!!! PERFECTLY DONE!!!!! (I was first introduced to Snickerdoodles in Home Ec. Class in 8th grade! A friend of mine brought in the recipe, as our assignment was to bring in a recipe from home to add to our recipe boxes & others!)
Mary Younkin
These are the prettiest snickerdoodles ever! The heart stencil is adorable.