thelma's "famous" snickerdoodles

Name: THELMA'S "FAMOUS" SNICKERDOODLES
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) (2 sticks) butter, softened; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs; 2 3/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 4 tablespoon(s) sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Oct 16, 2012

The most delicious cookie in the world and the easiest (and most fun) to make. The kids love to help! I got the recipe from my mother eons ago, probably when I got married and have been making them ever since.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield Makes about 5 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 - eggs
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

How To Make thelma's "famous" snickerdoodles

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix together the butter, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and the eggs.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, mix cream of tartar, soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add to first mixture.
Step 3

Once thoroughly mixed and no more flour is visible, form small balls, about the size of a walnut. Mix the 4 Tbsp. sugar and the cinnamon together in small bowl. Roll the balls in the mixture, careful to cover all sides.
Step 4

Place the cookie balls on a large cookie sheet about 2" apart. I usually get 20 on each cookie sheet. DO NOT FLATTEN BALLS! They will flatten themselves perfectly. Bake at 375º for 10 minutes.
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