Snickerdoodles

 These yummy cookies are nothing to snicker about – they will disappear right out of the oven. Definitely a family fave and a part of holiday gift bags to friends!

Servings

 4 dozen

Ready In:

 40 minutes

Good For:

Dessert

 

Snickerdoodles

By: Christie Kiefer

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening, margarine or butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 3/4 cups flour
  • 2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

In mixing bowl, beat together the shortening, margarine or butter, with 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs until thoroughly combined.  

Step 2

In separate bowl, sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt (if desired).  Stir into the shortening mixture until the dough is formed. 

Step 3

Chill dough in refrigerator for about 20 minutes.  Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 

Step 4

Roll dough into balls the size of small walnuts.  Roll into mixture of 2 tbsp of sugar and 2 tbsp of cinnamon. 

Step 5

Place about 2″ apart on ungreased baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.  

Step 6

Remove from oven and let cookies sit for a moment or two before removing to cool.