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snickerdoodles

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Recipe by
Clorissa Marie Forbs
Paragould, AR

This is one of my favorite recipes from my grandma's cookbook. She was the greatest cook I have ever known. In Loving Memory of Edna Mae Boyce Dec. 25, 1927-Aug. 13, 2011

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For snickerdoodles

  • DOUGH INGREDIENTS
  • 1 c
    soft shortening
  • 1 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 3/4 c
    sifted flour
  • 2 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • AFTER DOUGH INGREDIENTS
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon

How To Make snickerdoodles

  • 1
    Mix together thoroughly the shortening, sugar, and eggs.
  • 2
    In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Mix in with batter from STEP 1.
  • 3
    Chill dough for about an hour.
  • 4
    Take dough and roll into balls about the size of a walnut and then roll in sugar and cinnamon.
  • 5
    Place about 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Cook on 400 for about 8-10 minutes. *Note: These cookies will puff at first, then flatten out with crinkled tops.

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