scrummy snickerdoodles.

one of my new discoveries from last term was snickerdoodle cookies. discovered in (you guessed it) hummingbird's cake days these are an absolute delight. i was drawn to them for their cinnamony sugar coating and upon further reading the recipe was really easy to follow. these are perfect when you don't have a lot of time (the dough does need to rest in the fridge for half an hour, but you can go off and do something in that time) but want a baked treat. the cinnamon flavour is perfect for warming your cockles on a cold winter afternoon.

i'm not sure where the name comes from (hello research project...) and they are not at all like cookies. perhaps somewhere between a biscuit and a macaroon? regardless they are super tasty!

they are also therapeutic to make. you shape the dough into walnut sized balls and then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. i find this really relaxing and helps take my mind off stressful thoughts!

in the oven they go (yes it needs a clean!)

the finished result!

leave them to cool slightly (you don't want to burn your tongue and ruin the taste) but not for long as these taste best still warm, with a cup of tea or hot chocolate.

to make them even more delicious dip the warm snickerdoodles in the left over sugar for a crunchy coating!

love,

nen

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