I am making Snickerdoodles today and Chex Mix. Tomorrow I will make the date Rice Krispie Cookies for the cookie exchange Wednesday night. I need to have 8 packages with 6 in a package. I will get to choose 8 different packages to bring home with me.
I use the recipe on the back of the Chex cereals for the Chex mix.
Snickerdoodles
•1 & 1/2 cups sugar
•1 cup margarine or butter softened
•2 eggs
•2 & 3/4 cups flour
•2 teaspoons cream of tartar
•1 teaspoon baking soda
•1/4 teaspoon salt
•1/4 cup sugar plus 2 teaspoons cinnamon mixed together
1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees
2.In a large bowl cream together with mixer, 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter and eggs.
3.Stir together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
4.Add to creamed mixture.
5.Roll in balls.
6.Dip in the sugar cinnamon mixture.
7.Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8.Bake 8 – 10 minutes until set. Will be pale brown. Don’t overcook.
Remove from cookie sheet and let cool. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
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I know that you all are wondering why I make so much stuff. I love to give. Last year I took a goodie tray to all of my neighbors in my 4plex plus the neighbors across the driveway in the 4plex. Then money and goodies for my mail carrier and the newspaper carrier. I love to do this as it makes me happy!
If you haven’t entered my giveaway yet you have through Friday of this week to enter. Each time you leave a comment you will get another entry. You must be a follower of my blog to enter. Guys, you can enter too for your significant other.
Have a wonderful week. Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
