Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles

These wonderful cinnamon-sugar cookies became very popular with my friends at church. My pastor loves them! You will too! Crispy edges, and chewy centers; these cookies are a crowd pleaser for sure!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 92 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Add flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt; beat just until combined. Shape dough by rounded spoonfuls into balls.

Step 3

Place 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl; stir in cinnamon. Roll balls of dough in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 4

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until set but not too hard. Remove immediately from baking sheets.