Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
3. 3
   With a handheld or standing mixer, beat together the shortening and butter.
4. 4
   Add the 1 1/2 cups sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Add the flour mixture and blend until smooth.
7. 7
   Mix the 3 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl.
8. 8
   Roll the dough, by hand, into 1 1/2-inch balls.
9. 9
   Roll the balls in the cinnamon sugar.
10. 10
    Flatten the balls into 1/2-inch thick disks, spacing them evenly on unlined cookie sheets.
11. 11
    Bake until light brown, but still moist in the center, about 12 minutes.
12. 12
    Cool on a rack.