Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles

This snickerdoodle recipe is a real crowd-pleaser. Who doesn't love snickerdoodle cookies with crisp edges, chewy centers, and a spiced sugar coating?

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup butter, softened
• 0.5 cup shortening
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 2.75 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Enjoy!

Step 3

Make cookies: Beat sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Make cinnamon-sugar: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl or zip-top plastic bag.

Step 5

Place dough balls in cinnamon-sugar and roll or shake until coated. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until set but not too hard, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and immediately transfer to wire racks to cool.

Step 8

Gather all ingredients.

Step 9

Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined.

Step 10

Shape dough into walnut-sized balls.