Snickerdoodles

I have always loved snickerdoodles. But they have to be just right for me to eat them. Chewy, but done. Not crunchy and hard. Slight bit of tang but not too much. After some searching and many recipes tried, I found this one and now use it every time I make them. When making them in my KitchenAid I like to double the recipe and freeze some cookies.

Snickerdoodles
Yield: 3 dozen (if using 1 1/2 Tbsp scoop)
1 c butter flavored Crisco
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp salt

Topping:
2 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375F. Cream shortening and 1 1/2 c sugar. Stir in eggs. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cream of tartar until well mixed. Combine mixtures together until smooth dough forms. Set dough aside. Mix cinnamon and remaining sugar together in a small bowl. Roll dough into balls (about 1 1/2 Tbsp of dough per ball), then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture until completely covered. Place 2" apart on cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Cool on pan at least 5 minutes before removing.

Easy Frittata

I'm all about having a good but healthy breakfast. Because of this, I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes that are filling without many calories. Today I went back to an old favorite: vegetable frittata. I don't use cheese, but most people like it better that way.

Vegetable Frittata

Yield: 6 servings

6 eggs

1 russet potato

1 large tomato

1-2 Tbsp dried minced onion 

1/4 c shredded cheese (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 F. Crack 6 eggs into a bowl. Wash russet potato and cut into cubes about 1/2" x 1/2". Dice tomato. Add potato pieces and chopped tomato into eggs. Add 1-2 Tbsp dried minced onion (more if you like onions, less if you don't). If desired, stir in shredded cheese. Spray pie pan with non-stick spray. Poor in egg mixture. Put in oven for 30-35 minutes until mixture is set and top is just beginning to brown. Cut into 6 pieces. Let cool for 5 minutes. Enjoy!

No Bake Cookies

I usually don't like no bake cookies. When my husband wants them, I even sometimes suggest something else. Well today I had a hankering for some no bakes. Found this recipe in a family cookbook and decided to try it. Let me just say, best no bakes I've ever had. These may even make me a fan of no bakes. I used almond coconut milk for the ones I made which makes them each about 118 calories. Not bad at all if you ask me.

No Bake Cookies

Yield: about 30 cookies

2 cups sugar

1/2 tsp salt

3 Tbsp cocoa powder

1/2 c milk

1/2 c butter or margarine

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 c coconut

3 cups old fashioned oats (uncooked)

In saucepan, add sugar, salt and cocoa. Stir until mixed. Add milk and butter and stir. Turn on burner to medium-high heat and stir frequently until boiling. Once at a boil, let boil for 2 minutes without stirring. Remove  from heat. Add vanilla and peanut butter, and stir until well mixed. Add coconut. Stir in 3 cups of oatmeal. Spoon about 2 Tbsp scoops onto wax paper (over a cookie sheet). Cool in refrigerator. Try not to eat them all at once