Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix thoroughly the first 3 ingredients.
2. 2
   Sift together remaining ingredients.
3. 3
   Stir flour mixture gradually into creamed mixture one-third at a time.
4. 4
   Roll dough into balls the size of small walnuts.
5. 5
   In a custard cup, mix 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
6. 6
   Roll balls in the mixture.
7. 7
   Place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Bake until lightly brown, but still soft.
9. 9
   (These cookies puff up at first, then flatten out with crinkled tops.)
10. 10
    Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Yield: 5 dozen 2-inch cookies.