Monday, August 25, 2008

Snickerdoodles

I know, its shocking - I'm finally posting a recipe! I'm so sorry I haven't been on top of this, but I have thoroughly enjoyed all of your yummy new ideas.

I made these cookies last week and just had to post this today on the first day of school for so many of our little friends. My mom used to make Snickerdoodles on the first day of school every year, so it's a fun memory for me. You may all have a recipe for these, but I made them last week and got a little nostalgic, so here goes:

Mix together thoroughly...
1 cup soft shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs

Sift together and stir in...
2 3/4 cups sifted flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Chill dough for at least an hour. Roll into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in mixture of 2 Tbsp. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Place about 2" apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned, but still soft (about 10 minutes.) Note: these cookies puff up at first then flatten out with crinkled tops.

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