Raggedy-Ann Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Raggedy-Ann Cookies were first created in the 1930s.
• The cookies are named after the Raggedy Ann doll.
• The cookies can be decorated with icing and sprinkles.