Snickerdoodles are a sugary cinnamon treat! They are perfect for dunking and fun to eat on a winter day!
Here is the recipe:
1 c. soft shortening
1 1/2 c. Sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 Tbl. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
1. Mix shortening, sugar and eggs
2. Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together
3. add to shortening mixture and add vanilla
4. In a separate small bowl mix the sugar and cinnamon
5. Roll into balls the size of a small walnut
6. Roll the ball in the cinnamon and sugar mixture
7. Place two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes *NOTE* Make sure you know your oven - I baked these for about 7 minutes and still had some bottoms that were too dark so vary the time to fit your oven!
Enjoy!
