Snickerdoodles

By Tweed

They may have an unusual name, but these rich cinnamon-sugar cookies are great for the holidays or anytime you want a tasty cinnamon treat.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose or unbleached flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400ºF.

2 Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

3 Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon.

Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

4 Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.