GIANT Snickerdoodles

Did y'all have a nice weekend? For the most part it only rained here during the night, so we were able to spend a lot of time outside - grilling, playing and even for a little outing yesterday to a Mexican restaurant for lunch. We both ate so much, neither of us had dinner...now that is saying something.

Little man has a new love for blueberries. We ate a lot of those outside this weekend...it keeps him entertained when those restless evening hours hit (all you mothers out there know what I mean!)

We also grilled one of our favorite easy meals on Saturday - marinated chicken and roasted potatoes.

And I spent some time reading and bookmarking this book I checked out at the library. The best of Better Homes and Garden's 2009 recipes. It first caught my eye for the cake on the cover - holy delicious! But, also because last year before we moved I worked part time at the Meredith headquarters, where they publish Better Homes and Gardens, along with many other popular magazines. Even though I only spent 6 months there, I still feel like I have a little bit of a connection:)

Anyone else a geek like me and read cookbooks for fun? I'm sure many of my friends are just rolling their eyes right about now...

For today's recipe, this is one I made last week for the farmer's market. Nothing better than picking up an individually wrapped cookie at the market for a small (or big) snack later, right?

GIANT Snickerdoodles

1 c. butter, softened

1 1/2 c. sugar, plus 2 T. additional

2 eggs

2 3/4 c. flour

2 t. cream of tarter

1 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt

2 t. cinnamon

Cream butter, sugar, eggs in a mixer until fluffy. Add other remaining ingredients (minus the 2 T. sugar and 2 t. cinnamon) and combine. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. With a large spoon or ice cream scoop, form into 2 inch balls. Roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture and place on greased baking sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes or just until golden. Cool on wire rack. Do not over bake - these are much better a little chewy than crispy.

Ta da! An easy cookie for your family, a bake sale, etc. as they hold up well, when wrapped individually in plastic wrap. I never said these were healthy...so don't dog me on the ingredients! It didn't matter to me though...I'm selling them to other folks, so they can get fat.