Shira * Sugar Drop Cookies

Shira: “Growing up, I was an unusually picky childhood eater.  I would not eat frosting on birthday cake, and gave away the majority of my candy on Halloween—something my friends and brothers probably appreciated! But one dessert that I have always enjoyed are the sugar drop cookies that I would bake with my dad, a simple and sweet childhood favorite.”

Sugar drop cookies are like a warm hug from your best friend: comforting, familiar, and completely reliable. This is the ideal recipe to turn to whenever you want something quick and easy, but still incredibly satisfying. Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet, bake for 10 minutes, and enjoy! The cookies emerge from the oven soft and tender on the inside with a faintly crisp, sugar-crackled crust.

Three Quick Questions…and Shira ‘s Answers

It’s your last meal. What do you have?

Salmon, grilled asparagus, and freshly baked bread–and a brownie for dessert.

Your kitchen is burning down. What’s the one thing you grab?

I’d probably grab my coffee maker. I can’t imagine a day without caffeine–I may be a little bit addicted!

Do you have a favorite cookbook?

As a child I used to bake with my dad, maybe once a week, using a recipe out of a cookbook. These days I tend to browse the internet for recipes and experiment with what I find.