For anyone who wants to go from zero to snickerdoodle in about 20 minutes — for any reason — this recipe is a boon. And it will be no standard snickerdoodle: This is a fancy bakery-style puddle of a cookie, with a rich belly and a sparkly chew at every edge.
But for me and my ilk (aka parents of very small children), this recipe is nothing short of a miracle. Because I've learned I can make it with my 3-year-old by my side, from stirring to baking to blowing on cookies warm from the oven, all without ever losing her (or my) attention.
