Snickerdoodles

Name: Snickerdoodles
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, softened; 1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening; 1 1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided; 2 eggs; 2 3/4 c. flour; 2 tsp. cream of tartar; 1 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. solid vegetable shortening
1 1/2 c. + 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer (have Mom or Dad help), beat butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs until well mixed.
2

Blend in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls.
3

Combine cinnamon and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.
4

Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5

Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated 400° oven 6 to 8 minutes or until set.
6

Remove from baking sheets.
7

Let cool on wire racks.
8

Makes 6 dozen cookies.