Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
2. 2
   To make the cookie dough, stir together the dry ingredients.
3. 3
   In a bowl, cream the butter.
4. 4
   Add the sugar and continue to mix, then add the eggs and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
5. 5
   Add the dry ingredients and mix until blended.
6. 6
   Chill dough 1 hour.
7. 7
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
8. 8
   Roll balls of dough about the size of a walnut then roll them in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
9. 9
   (may need more sugar and cinnamon to taste.)
10. 10
    Place on an un-greased sheet pan 2 1/2 inches apart.
11. 11
    Bake for 10-11 minutes until puffed up and the surface is slightly cracked.
12. 12
    Let cool on the sheet pan a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool.
13. 13
    These should be moist, not crisp so be careful not to over bake.