snickerdoodles

SNICKERDOODLES

{so i have searched high and low for the perfect snickerdoodle recipe. i wanted the crispy outside with a chewy inside. well folks, thanks to my cookie-genius-neighbor, i've found it!}

1 C butter
2 C sugar
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs
4 C flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tartar

preheat oven to 375. cream butter and sugar. add vanilla and eggs. mix in dry ingredients. bake for 9-12 min.

home made oreos

{These are the EASIEST! I made these for a cub scout pack meeting the other night
and I remembered how addicted to them I am! The boys LOVED them too!}

1 box chocolate cake mix {just the powder}
1/2 C. oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all together. Spoon cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake @ 375 for 7-10 min. After completely cool, frost with:

Vanilla Butter Frosting:
3 C Powdered Sugar
1/3 C softened butter
1 & 1/2 t vanilla
2 T Milk

Mix pwd sugar and butter. Stir in vanilla and milk. Beat until smooth.

varieties:
*use mint extract instead of vanilla and add green food coloring for mint oreos
*use cream cheese instead of butter for cream cheese frosting
*use a tub of vanilla frosting from the store if you must {i'm such a frosting snob! i only like homemade!}
*use spice mix cake and frost with cream cheese frosting