How to Make Holiday Cookies - Snickerdoodles

The holidays are the best time to enjoy cookies. They also make for simple gifts to neighbors, teachers and co-workers. This recipe make about 30 cookies.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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

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.

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.

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.

4. Roll dough into walnut sized balls (complete 1 at a time) and lightly coat it the sugar/cinnamon mix using a circular motion.

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.

Tips & Warnings

• Great with milk, egg nog, cocoa or coffee. Enjoy!

[mommyhen42]

on 7/22/2009 I didn't know what kind of cookies those were but they sound yummy

[solidlady09]

on 7/1/2009 sounds good imma try gave it 5 stars and a recommend

[kkemp]

on 12/20/2008 Thanks for the recipe.

[kathrynlkovacs]

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]

on 12/20/2008 Sounds delicious!