Frog On A Walk & Soft Sugar Cookies

When I called Mom after work to see what the plan was, she said that the missionaries were coming over for dinner.  She went all out and made an incredible meal of Ollie North chicken, grilled yellow squash, creamed potatoes & peas, crescent rolls, olives, & then had peach pie filling w/ raspberries for dessert.  I felt bad b/c we had to eat and run since my visiting teachers came over at 6:30.  They were here when we got home and we just sat around the table and talked while her kids at their dinner.  She brought them along b/c her husband is out of town, and bless her heart she’s 37 weeks pregnant.  It was a good visit & they didn’t stay for long.

Since it was such nice weather outside, Autumn & I went for a walk.  We brought along my iPhone and jammed to music while we walked.  Autumn stopped short & let out a yell and I wondered what the heck was the matter.  She pointed out this big toad/frog (I never know which one is which) on the sidewalk.  I was impressed w/ how great this photo turned out b/c I just took it w/ my phone.  We looked at him for a little bit and then kept walking.

When we got home, I turned on the last 1/2 of the Biggest Loser.  It was on in the background while I made sugar cookies!  LOL!  That’s one of the many reasons that I need to try out for Season 14.  Anyways, the reason I made sugar cookies is that I found a new recipe I wanted to try.  I like recipes where I don’t have to wait for the dough to chill.  I’m too impatient for that.  Autumn was so excited to help me roll out the dough and use the cookie cutters.

She’s such a good little helper!  I love her being this age.  Her personality is really shining through.  I love seeing how independent she is.  Yet, at the same time she’s still dependent on me for the important things. 

The cookies aren’t the best recipe I’ve ever tried, but they were easy and pretty soft.  It also made a LOT of cookies, which is good.  I found the recipe in this Relief Society Homemaking Booklet from 1984 that I found on Mom & Dad’s bookshelf in the back room.  I was looking for the family Book of Mormon and found this at the same time.  Anyways, here’s the recipe if you want to try it:

Soft Sugar Cookies

• 1 c butter or margarine
• 2 c sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 c sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 4 1/2 c flour (level)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• nutmeg & sugar

Cream together butter and sugar.
Add eggs & beat well.
Add sour cream and vanilla.
Sift together dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture.
Roll on floured surface to 1/2 inch thickness.
cut with large round cutter (2 to 2 3/4 inches in diameter).
Place on greased (sprayed)cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
Sprinkle with nutmeg and sugar (optional, and I didn’t do this step).
Bake at 350 degrees for 14 to 17 minutes or until very lightly browned.
(I only cooked mine for 12 minutes b/c I used smaller cookie cutters than what they recommend.)
Cookies should be large, soft, and thick.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.