The Amish population lead a straightforward life. They live by working hard on their own land in communities. They are very social helping each other when they can. Their lives are simple. The work hard, they worship their God, and they take care of each other.
Amish women learn to cook at an early age passing down recipes from generations to generations. Mothers teach the daughters the secrets they were taught by their mothers. These are the secrets that pack so much flavor into their cooking. They do not overpower their food with spices and rubs. They know just the number of each herb and spice to accent the flavor of the dish and yet bring out the taste of the dish. There is nothing that tastes like the recipes of the Amish. These recipes are tried and true and delicious.
The Amish are known far and wide for their baked goods, and in any Amish community, you can find a front porch sale of Amish goodies being sold to bring in a diminutive bit of extra money for the family.
Try these sugar cookies that have just a hint of sweet cinnamon in them. They are one of our popular holiday cookies.
Amish Snickerdoodles
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup Crisco solid shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoon cream of tarter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoon cinnamon
Mix first four ingredients thoroughly. Presift the next 4 ingredients together.
Add the sifted ingredients to the first mixture. Form balls practically the size of walnuts. Roll into aggregate of sugar and cinnamon. Press down slightly when placing about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Cookies will flatten into circles as they cook. May top with red hots candies or leave unadorned.
These cookies store well in a Tupperware package and can be freezing if desired.
I love these Amish cookies and so does everybody else who has tried them. They are the most requested method from friends after attending a party where these are served.
For your next party or just to have anytime, try making some of these up. They are straightforward to make, taste great, and store well (that is - if any are leftover). I'm sure they will come to be one of your family's favorites as well.
Amish recipe Snickerdoodles - A Party In Your Mouth