Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles

Easy to make, still smells like Christmas and for extra flavor include 1/4 tsp. of vanilla, almond, or cinnamon.

Ingredients:
1C soft shortening (margarine)
1 1/2C granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4C flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt


Directions:
Combine shortening, sugar and eggs. Sift together and stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

Chill dough for about 20 mins. Preheat oven to 400. Roll dough into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll into mixture of 2 Tblsp. of sugar and 2 Tblsp. cinnamon.

Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Place in preheated oven for about 8-10 mins. or until golden brown.