Snickerdoodles

Mike may be an adventurous cook, but he makes some dang good snickerdoodles. This recipe is all his, and is super yummy. Crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy in the center. Mmmmm! I like to be the Cookie Queen in our house, but he is definitely the Snickerdoodle King.

Snickerdoodles

1 c. butter
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt

2 TB. granulated sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a large bowl, mix together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs one at a time, blending well after each.

Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the batter until blended.

Roll the dough into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Like this:


Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool for 1 minutes, and then remove to cookie racks, to cool completely. Enjoy with milk. :)