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

Snickerdoodles are a classic American cookie that is loved by many for its soft and chewy texture, comforting cinnamon flavor, and signature sugar coating. This particular recipe for Snickerdoodles IV is a tried and true favorite, with just the right balance of sweetness and spice, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

One of the best things about Snickerdoodles is that they are incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in y...

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Mix the shortening , sugar, and eggs until creamy. Mix the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Blend the wet with the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon until well-blended.
  • Roll the dough into the size of small walnuts.
  • Prepare the cinnamon and sugar mixture by mixing the cinnamon and sugar.
  • Roll the cookie dough into the cinnamon and sugar mixture until coated and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6-10 minutes watching to make sure they don't burn. They should be very lightly brown and still soft looking on top. When they cool, they will crack a little on top.
  • Nutrition

    186 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 62mg