How to Make Snickerdoodles II - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly comforting about the smell of freshly baked cookies wafting through the air. And when it comes to classic, old-fashioned cookies, few can rival the simple yet irresistibly delicious Snickerdoodle. With its soft, chewy texture and a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth from the spices, this cookie has been a beloved favorite for generations.

But not all Snickerdoodles are created equal - some are dry and crumbly, while others lack the perfect blend of ci...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 5 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the batter until blended.
  • Roll the dough into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned, but still soft.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 66mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 51mg