Snickerdoodles from Betty Crocker Kitchens

Submitted by CHEF GRPA

"They may have an unusual name, but these rich cinnamon-sugar cookies are great for the holidays or anytime you want a tasty cinnamon treat."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 48 cookies
• Serves: 48

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 2 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour (or unbleached flour I use Gold Medal)
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

directions

1. 1. Heat oven to 400*F.
2. 2. Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
3. 3. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. 4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
5. Tips:: Purchasing- To ensure recipe success if using a vegetable oil spread, use a spread with at least 65% vegetable oil.
6. Substitution: Rise to the occasion! If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
7. How-To: These rich cinnamon-sugar cookies make a great gift! Place a bag of them in a small basket along with packets of cappuccino or hot chocolate mix.

8. My Note: