Imagine the sweet smell of cinnamon and sugar filling the rooms in your home! These Classic Snickerdoodles will bring your imagination to life. This recipe yields 4 dozen yummy cookies—plenty to share with friends and neighbors for a delightful surprise! Classic Snickerdoodles are sweet and delicious; it doesn’t have to be a special occasion for you to indulge in these wonderful treats!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups, plus 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions
Step 1 –Set your oven to 400 degrees F.
Step 2 –Cream together the butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups of the white sugar, the eggs, and the vanilla.
Step 3 –Blend in the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Step 4 –Shape the dough into balls using a spoon.
Step 5 –Then mix the 2 tablespoons of the white sugar and the cinnamon together.
Step 6 –Roll the balls of your dough in the cinnamon sugar.
Step 7 –Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
Step 8 –Bake the cookies until they are set but still soft in the middle, about 8-10 minutes.
Step 9 –Allow the cookies to cool on a rack before serving.
