Sugar Cookie

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I grew up in Verona, New Jersey (the Queen of States, in my opinion), which was a lovely suburban town to be a kid in. There was a park at the end the block, a stream in the backyard, and a town within walking distance. Summertime involved a lot of all three of those, especially walks to town to DiPaolo's Bakery. Have I mentioned how much I love bakery cookies? Those kind on the tray that have sprinkles on them, that have sprinkled sugar in multi-colors, that are Neapolitan? Those. Italian bakery cookies. I miss you and long to have you again. In a gluten-free version, of course.

I thought I had an answer in these Kosher for passover cookies at Fresh Direct. The bummer was that they were a little gritty from the rice flour, and came frozen, which I didn't know how to manage (defrost? eat frozen? give up and let them get freezer burn? yes.).

Then, while visiting Alexis's mother in Greenwich, NJ, I found them. Mr. Ritt's Sugar Cookies. They have the perfect buttery, Italian Bakery flavor. They have the granular sugar on top. They taste delicious and not at all gritty. All of her family was asking if they could have one.

Mr. Ritt's website leaves a lot to be desired. To the extent that I want to offer to redo it for a few batches of cookies, but... if you can get beyond that or hike to Philly or south Jers, you're in luck. Delicious sugar cookie luck.

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