Snickerdoodles V

Is there anyone who doesn't like snickerdoodles? This recipe is a classic.

• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended.

Step 3

In a small shallow bowl, stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar with the cinnamon. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in the sugar mixture. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be slightly golden at the edges. Remove to cool on wire racks.