Snickerdoodles II
Description
This is a classic snickerdoodle recipe to get a traditional version of a favorite cinnamon-flavored cookie.
Ingredients
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1 cup shortening
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1 1/2 cups white sugar
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2 eggs
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2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons cream of tartar
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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
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl, mix together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the batter until blended.
3
Roll the dough into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned, but still soft.