Before he left I promised I would send him a care package a few weeks into his deployment with the essentials: VIA Starbucks coffee, nutella, trail mix, Easter candy, silly toys and homemade cookies.
What more could a boy want while fighting our nation's war in the desert? I can't think of much.
As I was getting the package put together, Dan requested his favorite cookies- snickerdoodles. I have to be honest, I kind of got excited... mostly because they are one of my favorite cookies too and not only was I looking forward to sending him a little bit of home, but I was also looking forward to eating all the extra that wouldn't necessarily fit :)
Shortly after the package was received, I was happily informed that the cookies were gone in a matter of minutes.. I think the word "A-mazing" was used.
I did a little something extra with our share of cookies, so you'll have to read the whole post to make sure you see it!
Recipe from Pilsbury Kitchen's Cookbook
Oven: 400 Bake time: 8-10 minutes
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 3/4 cup AP flour
1 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 400 and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small shallow bowl and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine sugar, butter, vanilla and eggs.
Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt- blend well.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls (about a TBS of dough).
Roll balls in cinnamon and sugar mixture, placing on baking sheet when covered.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until cookies slightly crack.
Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches:
Use your favorite vanilla ice cream and allow to soften.
Line cookies, in sets of two, flat side up.
Place one scoop of ice cream on the flat side of a cookie...
and press second cookie (flat side down) on top
There's no better way to eat a snickerdoodle!
Happy Baking!
30 comments:
I love snickerdoodles. What could be better than adding ice cream!?
Mmmm.... Yummy summer treat! Love the cookie, love the sandwich!
I have two things to say: 1. Yum! 2. I'm jealous!
These look so delicious... I wish someone would send me a package of homemade snickerdoodle cookies! Except I don't think traveling to Afghanistan is in the cards for me. I guess I'll have to whip up a batch of my own!
I'm not sure if that last line is that there's no better way or no WRONG way to eat a snickerdoodle!
It's wonderful that you were able to send that care package, that it was received, and that a little slice of home was shared amongst our fighting heroes overseas.
I think you've elevated these snicker doodles, I just love the name, to a whole new level and now I'm craving cookies and ice cream,thanks;-)
I would love to have these cookies too Evan! Could you please send some to Seattle? :)
Genius! Snickerdoodles are my favorite cookie... and quite possibly my favorite word. Haha. Thanks for the idea!!
Ooo, this is the perfect way to eat a snickerdoodle! Delicious!
What a treat!! Don't see a better way.
Snickerdoodles make the best ice cream sandwiches. YUM!!
I can definitely get behind your way of eating them
I wish I was the recipient of that care package!! ;-) YUMMMMMMY!
I just made a batch of snickerdoodles to take to a lacrosse tournament. I love those cookies. I wish I had seen this because I definitely would have added some ice cream. Great post.
I would love to have these with coffee ice cream. Lucky guy, who got the care package.
Mmmm...snickerdoodles AND ice cream? You're killing me!! I think I need some of these...pronto!
My oldest daughter loves snickerdoodles. I would get the Mom of the Year award for sure if I made these for her.
Wonderful care package. These look so tasty. I love the ice cream sandwich idea.
My mouth is watering!! I haven't made snickerdoodles in forever. I really need to make these cookies because those ice cream sandwiches look delicious!
Care packages to my guy when he was in Iraq were Slim Jim's, refried beans, flour tortillas, and packets of Taco Bell hot sauce so him and the boys could make tacos over a makeshift campfire. Haha! That was very thoughtful of you to send a care package. The cookies sound amazing and then making an ice cream sandwich... even better! Yummy!
Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite cookies. I've never turned them into an ice cream sandwich though - but I really need to now!!
Delightful! I have a friend who has a snickerdoodle party for her kids on the first day of school. Ice cream would be a fun addition!
I always "dip" up ice cream with a snickerdoodle, but I love the idea of making these in advance and having them in the freezer all summer!
What a great care package :) I'm glad he got his favorite cookies from you!! And of course making ice cream sandwiches is an excellent idea for those cookies that don't need to travel too far ;-)
What a sweet thing to do. I love the idea of making ice cream sandwiches with Snickerdoodles.
I agree, there is no better way to eat a snickerdoodle! Looks mouthwatering Yum! Thanks so much for sharing, now following! =]
How wonderful of you to send out these care packages. I'll bet your friend is thrilled to receive them.
My son loves snickerdoodles too! :)
Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
I loveee snickerdoodles! What a great idea =)
You basically took something yummy and made it epic! Sounds soooo good!
You took the snicker-doodle to an elegant level. They are good on its own, but adding ice-cream makes them irresistible.
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