Desserts
Classic Snickerdoodle Cookies
Description
Some people think of this cookie as a holiday dessert—and it’s true. Their subtle, traditional flavor is a lovely addition to festive cookie plates. But the brilliant thing about this classic treat—and what makes this one of the best Snickerdoodle recipes—is that it’s so simple to make, so comforting and unassuming, that they’re perfect for any occasion: lazy weekends, dinner parties, coffee dates and care packages.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 2 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Directions:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs in large bowl.
- Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
- Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon.
- Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
