Snickerdoodles

Submitted by The Scone

"My favorite version of these classic cookies"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 3⁄4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar (can be omitted)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

directions

1. Preheat oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening, butter, the 1 1/2 cups sugar, and eggs.
3. In another bowl, stir together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Blend dry ingredients into creamed shortening mixture.
5. Combine 2 Tbsp sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
6. Roll cookie dough into balls and coat in cinnamon mixture.
7. Place balls two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet and flatten with hand or underside of a glass.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes .

Reviews

[MaMa's Apprentice]

Good but not great. I really liked the texture of the cookie but something seemed a little off about the flavor. While these will definitely be eaten and enjoyed, I think I will find another recipe to use next time I make snickerdoodles.

 

[4-H Mom]

These are very moist and chewy. The flavor was outstanding. I will be making this recipe again. Thank you for the great recipe.

 

[fep8363]

These cookies were Great. Very easy to make. Thanks for the recipe!!

 

[dawn.lucy]

Tasted great even without the cream of tarter! Thank you.

 

[CMKile]

These were FANTASTIC & easy to make!!!! Thanks for posting.