Things You'll Need:
- 1/2 c. soft shortening
- 1/2 c. soften butter
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 3/4 c. flour
- 2 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3 tsp. sugar
- 3 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
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Step 1
Begin by mixing the shortening, butter, sugar and eggs in a large mixing ball. You shouldn't need an electric mixer, can be done by hand.
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Step 2
Stir in the remaining ingredients; flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Mix will be thick such as when making bread. will be a dough texture.
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Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix 3 tsp. of sugar and cinnamon, and 1 tsp of powdered sugar. Mix these three which will be the coating.
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Step 4
Roll dough into walnut sized balls (complete 1 at a time) and lightly coat it the sugar/cinnamon mix using a circular motion.
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Step 5
Place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased non-stick cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly brown but still soft, or about 8-10 minutes. Cookies will continue to cook while cooling.













Comments
mommyhen42 said
on 7/22/2009 I didn't know what kind of cookies those were but they sound yummy
solidlady09 said
on 7/1/2009 sounds good imma try gave it 5 stars and a recommend
kkemp said
on 12/20/2008 Thanks for the recipe.
kathrynlkovacs said
on 12/20/2008 Snickerdoodles are one of my families favorite cookies! I just made a batch yesterday and they are gone. These cookies would make a great treat to give to a friend or neighbor.
lilmrsknowitall said
on 12/20/2008 Sounds delicious!