SNICKERDOODLES

By bjnelson55

Ingredients

• 1 CUP Crisco shortening, not butter flavored
• 1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2-3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream shortening, 1-1/2 cups sugar, and eggs.

Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.

Combine with egg mixture.

Chill dough thoroughly and then roll into balls the size of a small walnut.

Roll in mixture of sugar and cinnamon.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes on an ungreased baking sheet until lightly browned but still soft.