Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Snickerdoodles

1 3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
8 tablespoon (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs

Directions:
Combine 1/4 cup sugar with cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside. Whisk together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

Beat butter, shortening and remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl. Add eggs. Add flour mixture. Using wet hands, roll 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball and roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture. Bake for 10-12 minutes in oven at 375 degrees.