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holiday snickerdoodles

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Vanessa "Nikita" Milare
Hilo, HI

This is the number 19 cookie of the 25 Days of Christmas. I'm sure Santa would love this cookie.

(3 ratings)
yield 72 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 20 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For holiday snickerdoodles

  • 2 Tbsp
    decors red sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 2 Tbsp
    decors green sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt

How To Make holiday snickerdoodles

  • 1
    First pre heat the oven to 400F. Then in a small bowl mix red sugar & 1 1/2 teaspoons of the cinnamon & set aside. Then in another small bowl mix green sugar & remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon & set aside.
  • 2
    Next in a large bowl beat sugar, shortening, butter & eggs with electric mixer on medium speed or mix with spoon. Then stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda & salt.
  • 3
    Next shape dough into 3/4-inch balls & roll in sugar cinnamon mixtures. Then place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • 4
    Then bake for about 8 to 10 mins or until centers are almost set. Then cool 1 minute remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Let cool completely for about 30 mins

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