Lemon Snickerdoodles

In my high school there are two kitchens in which culinary classes are taught. I have been taking these classes ever since my sophomore year of high school, since they were not offered before then. I have always enjoyed cooking, but these classes helped me become a better chef and learn the proper way to cook and bake. Because of scheduling issues I can no longer take these classes but I am glad to have learned new skills and gain some amazing recipes. One of my favorites are the lemon snickerdoodles which are so simple yet so flavorful. The lemon adds an extra depth of flavor to a classic snickerdoodle. I hope you enjoy these amazing lemon snickerdoodles!

Ingredients:

Cookie Dough:
3 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon light agave
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Topping:
3 tablespoons sugar

Pre heat the oven to 375F. Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Then, add the egg, agave, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix until combined. Next, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and mix until fully combined. If the dough is sticky chill for about an hour or until it firms up a little.

Roll the dough into walnut sized balls (I made mine a little too big) and roll in sugar. Place the cookies onto a lined cookie sheet and cook for about 10-12 minutes or until puffed and slightly cracked.

Let the cookies cool and enjoy!

Zucchini Chips

Recently Tasty videos have become very popular. These are video created by Buzzfeed and they record the process of making a recipe. These videos tend to be about a minute or two long. After watching a video on how to make zucchini chips I decided to make them myself. I followed the instructions from the Tasty video but I did use my own measurements and seasonings. I really enjoyed this recipe because it is an easy way to make vegetables desirable to younger kids and picky eaters. I like the fact that this recipe isn't that unhealthy, since these zucchini chips are just breaded zucchini that are baked not fried. I hope you enjoy my take on Zucchini Chips!

Ingredients: 

2 Green Zucchini 

1 1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs

1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese

1 Teaspoon Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Pepper

1 Teaspoon Red Peper Flakes

1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

2 Egg

Pre heat the oven to 425 Fahrenheit. Cut the zucchini into thin slices and set aside. Beat two eggs in a bowl with a fork. In a separate bowl combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic powder together. Dip the zucchini into the egg. Then, cover it in the bread crumb mixture and place on a lined baking sheet. 

Cook the zucchini for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. While cooking the zucchini flip them half way through to make sure that both sides are cooked. 

Serve with Dijon Aoli.

Enjoy!