snickerdoodle cookies..regular and chocolate

How To Make snickerdoodle cookies..regular and chocolate

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Step 2
  In a small bowl combine the 3 Tablespoons of sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
• Step 3
  In a large bowl, beat 1½ cups sugar, butter and Crisco until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs; beat until well blended.
• Step 4
  Lightly spoon the flour into the measuring cup; level off. Add the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt to the butter-sugar mixture; mix well.
• Step 5
  Optional: Chill the mixture for 20-30 minutes, or grease your hands with a little crisco or oil for easier handling of the dough.
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  Step 6
  Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll the cookie balls in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart onto parchment lined cookie sheets.
• Step 7
  Bake at 400 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from cookie sheets and cool on rack.
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