- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup boiling water
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Spatula
- Oven mitts
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). It’s crucial to make sure your oven is properly heated before popping this delightful dessert in; I can’t stress how many times I’ve thrown things in before preheating and ended up with questionable outcomes. Meanwhile, I combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Watching this mixture come together brings me small joy—it’s like gathering my ingredients for a love letter to snickerdoodles!
Next, I mix in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. The moment I fold them together, the batter transforms into something glossy and inviting. However, don’t rush this step! I learned the hard way that if my butter is too hot, it can cook the other ingredients, which is a disaster waiting to happen. So, let it cool slightly if you’ve just melted it; that little pause ensures it won’t ruin your batter’s creamy texture.(See the next page below to continue…)