McCormick Look Book

Do you like to cook and/or bake? If you do, I'm pretty sure you have some McCormick products in your cupboards. I know I do, always have in fact. But did you know that they have an online Look Book where you can browse delicious looking and sounding recipes, complete with pictures? Looking through this virtual book can be addicting. I love reading recipes and trying to figure out if I could make them. When I was looking through I had something to keep in mind, I needed to utilize certain items I'd received from McCormick and Mom Central. Two of those items were McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract and McCormick® Cinnamon. So when I saw the recipe for Double Cinnamon Sugar Cookies I knew it was the recipe for me.

These cookies were simple to make, although waiting the two hours for the dough to chill was a little difficult, we wanted to pop those right in the oven and gobble them up! Haha! I was a little disappointed that mine didn't look as good as the ones in the McCormick Look Book picture, but they did taste super yummy! Even my husband who isn't usually a sugar cookie fan really liked them. I'm wondering if my problem might be high elevation. I live at nearly 6000 feet above sea level. I wish there had been some high altitude instructions included. But other than looking less awesome than I expected, I'd say these were a success.

Do you want to try them yourself? Either click the link a couple paragraphs above or check it out here:

Makes 4 1/2 dozen or 27 (2 cookie) servings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Refrigerate Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 6 to 8 minutes per batch

2 3/4 cups flour
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick® Cream of Tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

1. Mix flour, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat 1 1/2 cups of the sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon in small bowl. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

3. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Caution: When browsing the Look Book you may find yourself drooling or rushing off to the store for ingredients. Be prepared to begin baking. And if you're like me, you'll also begin pinning things to Pinterest. Seriously, I have several other McCormick recipes now pinned to try in the future. Don't trust me? Just look at that decadent looking Lemon Cheesecake Bar below!

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for McCormick. I received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for participating.