Snickerdoodles

A few years back, my stepfather broke his ankle jumping out of a plane. I baked these cookies to cheer him up while he recovered.

This weekend a good friend of mine had a baby. Wanting to send a care package, I baked these cookies to send to her.

Apparently, I think these are good for comfort. Maybe it's the cinnamon? Or maybe, it's because I think they are good for any occasion. I have brought them to parties, to work, and to potlucks. Maybe I just like Snickerdoodles? Regardless, this is one of those tried and true recipes that turns out every time.

This is my Mom's recipe, which we veganized a few years back and have loved ever since.

Snickerdoodles

Ingredients:

1/2 cup vegan margarine
1 cup natural sugar
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

cinnamon sugar mix (1/4 cup sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon)

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream the margarine and sugar. When blended add the vanilla, water and oil and continue to beat with mixers until it is light and fluffy.

Put dry ingredients into a sifter and sift over the butter and sugar mixture. Mix all ingredients by hand. Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Roll the balls of dough in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Place onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Press to flatten a bit and bake for 8-10 minutes.

For 18 cookies
Nutritional info from caloriecount.about.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 40 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172 Calories from Fat 67

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7.5g 12%

Saturated Fat 1.3g 7%

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 126mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 24.6g 8%

Sugars 11.2g

Protein 1.9g

Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% • Iron 5%

Nutrition Grade D+

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet