Snickerdoodles II

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 30
Yield: 30 servings

Description

This is a classic snickerdoodle recipe to get a traditional version of a favorite cinnamon-flavored cookie.

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons white sugar
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.