Snickerdoodle Cookies

By Kelli with an I

A classic snickerdoodle cookie with a cinnamon sugar coating.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. butter, softened
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/2 c. white sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. white sugar
• 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 20mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Using a wooden spoon, cream together butter, shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, eggs, and vanilla. In another bowl sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.

3. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet.

4. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp. sugar and 2 tbsp. cinnamon.

5. Using a cookie scoop, roll the dough into balls and then coat in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

5. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove immediately from baking sheets and let cool.