Snickerdoodles~My Way

It's been a busy day, which is why I collapsed around three after making a cup of chamomile tea and grabbing two Snickerdoodles. I love those old standards and have, through trial and error, come up with a recipe that is a modification of a number of Snickerdoodle recipes, which I find easier, more healthful, and just as yummy. The recipe is given here so that you may copy and paste or you may simply click on the link for an easy print. 
The changes I've made are using butter (no shortening) and less butter than some recipes call for. I also melt the butter, which means that I don't have to wait for butter to arrive at room temperature and I don't have to bother with the whip the sugar and butter until fluffy bit. Life's too short for all those extra steps.☺ Sugar and cinnamon ratios are much different as well because we prefer less cinnamon.
Vee's Snickerdoodles Ingredients:  * 1 ½ sticks melted butter * 1 ½ cups white sugar * 2 eggs * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract * 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour * 2 teaspoons cream of tartar * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1/4 teaspoon salt                 ***                 * 3 tablespoons white sugar * 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon Method: Allow eggs to come to room temperature.  Mix dry ingredients and use whisk to combine. (If using salted butter, do not add more salt.) Melt butter in microwave or on stovetop, add butter slowly to dry ingredients, add eggs, add vanilla. Mix with mixer until well incorporated. Using a cookie scoop, drop formed balls into the mixture of white sugar and cinnamon. This ratio of sugar to cinnamon can be modified to your family's preferences. Ours prefers less cinnamon than normal for digestive purposes. Bake 9 mins in a 400° oven Allow to cool three to five minutes on the pan and then remove to a rack. Yield: 36 cookies  *Printable Recipe*

Now I'm off to read a cozy...this little murder mystery, which is a long way from my usual reads. I just want to read something light and easy to leave.

~by Maggie Sefton~
It may be that I chose this one for the colors alone!
I do plan to get back on my usual track by morning.
A delightful evening to you!