Sunday Sweetness: Snickerdoodles

I love Snickerdoodles! My grandmother used to make them all the time when I was growing up.  They were a favorite of her kids and grandkids!

I have a recipe book I made with pictures of her old recipe cards.  This way, when I make one of her recipe's, I can see her handwriting, her notes, and the cinnamon stains.  It makes it that much more special.

These are originally a Betty Crocker recipe, so it may look familiar.  They are pretty tasty and the perfect texture!

Recipe {in my Grandmother's words}
Mix together thoroughly:
1 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
Sift together and stir in:
2 3/4 c flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. of salt {I omit this- you won't miss it}

Chill dough for at least an hour.  Roll into balls and coat in a mixture of:
2 T sugar
2T cinnamon

Spread out on baking sheet {don't crowd them, and "smoosh" them down a bit so they bake evenly}.

Bake at 400 degrees 8-10 minutes (6-8 minutes for soft cookies) {I think 9 minutes is perfect}.

Enjoy!

New Gadget

Maybe this isn't a gadget in the sense of "something that moves and does 10 different things", but to me, it fits in as a "kitchen gadget".

Pampered Chef's Microwave Chip Maker is so fun!  Who wouldn't want to make their own chips, without frying?

Here's how I did it:

Using the mandolin, slice potatoes (or sweet potatoes) thin and lay on a paper towel.

Place another paper towel over the top and, using a rolling pin, get out the excess moisture. The less moisture, the crispier the chips so press hard!

Place a single layer on the Microwave Chip Maker and microwave according to the directions.  If you want, you can sprinkle some salt or seasoning salt on the chips before microwaving.
Before:

After:

Presto! Crispy chips without the grease!