Cakerdoodle Cookies Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Line bottoms of three 8- or 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper; grease with butter or cooking spray.
• In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until combined.
• Shape 8 rounded teaspoons of dough into balls, and roll in the cinnamon sugar included with the cookie mix. Place on cookie sheet; bake 5 to 6 minutes or until edges are set. Cool completely.
• Meanwhile, divide remaining dough among cake pans; spread to cover bottoms of pans. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool completely.
• In medium bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Decrease speed to low; add powdered sugar, vanilla and cream until combined. Increase speed to high; beat about 2 minutes or until light and creamy.
• Place 1 cookie layer on cake stand or large plate. Cover with one-third of the frosting. Top with another cookie layer, another one-third of the frosting, and then the final cookie layer. Place remaining frosting in decorating bag with tip; pipe on top. Decorate with the 8 mini cookies.
• Store covered at room temperature, and use within a few days.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
• Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.