Oatmeal Snickerdoodles (Source: Maida Heatter's Cookies (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997 ed.), pg. 54. I missed the memo on snickerdoodles. In fact, it wasn't until I was an adult when I first heard of them. And I grew up with a mother who made lots of cookies. But never snickerdoodles. After finally making them a few years ago, I can't say that I felt I had missed much. I thought they were pretty average in the world of cookies. A basic buttery cookie with a sprinkling of cinnamon. Maida's recipe brings the addition of oatmeal which is always a good thing. The cookies are like a simple oatmeal cookie without the raisins and nuts. I thought the topping made way too much but maybe I did not put enough of it on top of the cookies. The cinnamon flavor was very light. I liked the bite-sized portions although that doesn't do much to keep your hands from grabbing them. They are addictive! The recipe makes 54 cookies (more or less depending on the size you make...
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