SNICKERDOODLES

INGREDIENTS:

(For 48 servings)

• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt

OPTIONAL CINNAMON SUGER COATING:

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Gather all your ingredients.


2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).


3. Make cookies: Beat sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.


4. Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined.


5. Shape dough into walnut-sized balls.


6. Make cinnamon-sugar: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl or zip-top plastic bag.


7. Place dough balls in cinnamon-sugar and roll or shake until coated. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.


8. Bake in the preheated oven until set but not too hard, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.


9. Remove from the oven and immediately transfer to wire racks to cool.


10. Enjoy!