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Snickerdoodles

Soft, sweet cookies rolled in cinnamon sugar.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 36 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 3/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cinnamon Sugar Coating

  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease 2 foil lined baking sheets.
  • In a large bowl, mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Pour into wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Roll dough into Tablespoon sized balls. Roll in a mixture of 2 Tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until cracked looking on top.