Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles are one of my favorite kinds of cookies to make. They were also one of the first that I learned how to cook. They are super easy for beginner bakers and super easy to whip up on a time crunch. They also make the perfect bite size cookie.  Hope yall enjoy! :)

Recipe:
2 3/4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening (I use 1 stick butter flavor Crisco)
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
Cinnamon sugar mixture 

To make the cinnamon sugar mixture for the outside of the cookies start with a good size amount of sugar and then add shakes of cinnamon until the mixture is a light brown. There are no exact measurements for this :)

1. Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Then add the eggs and beat well to mix.
3. Slowly add the dry ingredients and blend
4. Chill the dough in the fridge until it is easy to handle.
5. Turn on the oven to 350*
6. Roll the dough into small balls (3/4 inch across) and dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture
7. Place balls on a baking sheet and bake 10-12 minutes until lightly brown





Reference: My First Cookbook, 1972, My First Cookies