Classic Snickerdoodles

Straight from the pages of my vintage copy of Betty Crocker Cookbook, this is another recipe that was requested for the Women of Excellence reception. The current day Betty Crocker website also includes this recipe and they explain, "What sets Snickerdoodles apart is that they are rolled in a mix of cinnamon and sugar. They also include cream of tartar, which gives the cookie its signature texture and flavor."

Snickerdoodles were one of the cookies served at the
Democratic Women of Excellence awards ceremony. 

Classic Snickerdoodles   Makes 46  to 48 cookiesHide

1 1/2

 cups granulated sugar 
 

1/2 

cup (1 stick) butter, softened 

1/2 

cup shortening 
(Crisco)

2

 eggs 


2 3/4

 cups all purpose flour 


2

 teaspoons cream of tartar 


1 

teaspoon baking soda 

1/4 teaspoon salt 

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1/4 

cup granulated sugar 


2 

teaspoons ground cinnamon 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 

2. Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs in large bowl. 

3. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. 

4. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. 

5. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. 
6. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. 
7. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. 

8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. 
9. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.