Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles
Description
This snickerdoodle recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. Who doesn't love snickerdoodle cookies with crisp edges, chewy centers, and a spiced sugar coating?
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3
Make cookies: Beat sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
4
Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined.
5
Shape dough into walnut-sized balls.
6
Make cinnamon-sugar: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl or zip-top plastic bag.
7
Place dough balls in cinnamon-sugar and roll or shake until coated. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
8
Bake in the preheated oven until set but not too hard, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.
9
Remove from the oven and immediately transfer to wire racks to cool.
10
Enjoy!