Friday, May 8, 2009

Snickerdoodles


1/2 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. white sugar
2 Tbsp. cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cream together butter, shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, the eggs and the vanilla. Blend in the flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt. Shape dough by rounded spoonfuls into balls.
2. Mix the 2 Tbsp. sugar and 2 Tbsp. cinnamon. Roll balls of dough in mixture. Place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake 8-10 minutes, or until set but not too hard. Remove immediately from baking sheets.