Snickerdoodles aren’t a fancy cookie but, oh my, are they good! I have fond memories of eating these cookies made by my sister and my Mom. Now they are favorite for my family, too.
Snickerdoodles
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cream sugar, shortening and eggs.
- Sift flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture.
- Mix until well blended. Chill if desired.
- Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon separately.
- Form dough into small balls the size of a walnut and roll in cinnamon sugar.
- Place on an engrossed cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet before moving to cooling rack.
Recipe from our family recipe box.
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