SNICKERDOODLES

Ingredients:

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 3/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon (or red and green sugars for the holidays)

 

Method:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. 
  • Mix shortening, butter, sugar, and eggs thoroughly. 
  • Measure flour. 
  • Stir together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; blend in to the rest of the mixture. 
  • Form dough into one inch balls. 
  • Roll the dough balls in the mixture of sugar and cinnamon (or red and green sprinkles).
  • Place about two inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. 
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.