snickerdoodles

(1 RATING)
66 Pinches
Westminster, MD
Updated on Sep 26, 2012

Lard! Love it or hate it, there is nothing like it for flavor, flake and old-fashioned charm. When I found this recipe I was leery since I had never used lard before. After making this recipe, I was hooked. I can't imagine using vegetable shortening for this. The aroma that these cookies impart is absolutely intoxicating. Cinnamon, sugar with an indescribable wholesome, savory undertone. One of my favorite cookie recipes.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 6 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 2/3 cups sifted flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

How To Make snickerdoodles

  • Step 1
    Beat butter and lard until light; add 1 1/2 cups sugar and beat until fluffy; beat in eggs and vanilla.
  • Step 2
    Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Add to beaten mixture.
  • Step 3
    Combine 2 tblsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.
  • Step 4
    Shape dough into small balls about 1" and roll in sugar/cinnamon mixture. Place balls 2" apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Cookies will flatten when they bake.
  • Step 5
    Bake in a hot oven (400) for 10 minutes. Remove to rack to cool.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #cinnamon
Keyword: #lard
Method: Bake
Culture: German
Ingredient: Flour

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