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Snickerdoodles

December 8, 2010 by Arena Blake 8 Comments

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Snickerdoodles are a classic cookie. And that makes them the perfect holiday treat. These snickerdoodles are crisp, yet chewy. The cinnamon sugar coating is a nice compliment to the flavor. This is my new favorite cookie recipe.

Snickerdoodles
Source: Ally Carter

Ingredients:
1/2 c real butter
1/2 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 c all-purpose flour<
2 tsp Cream of Tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
Small mixture of cinnamon and sugar, to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cream together butter, shortening, sugar and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer. Gradually mix in flour, Cream of Tartar, baking soda and salt until just combined.

Form dough into small balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place cookies on a prepared baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until edges are light brown. Allow to cool completely. Enjoy!

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Happy Holidays!

 

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Filed Under: Christmas, Cooking, Recipes Tagged With: Christmas Cookie Recipes, Holiday Cookie Recipes

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Comments

  1. Savannah Smith

    December 8, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    Oh those look delicious! I'm definitely going to try this recipe 🙂 Snickerdoodles are so yummy!

    Reply
  2. Smash Attack!

    December 13, 2010 at 11:04 am

    Yum. I might have to try these!

    Reply
  3. Olga

    December 24, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Thank you for the recipe! Snickerdoodles forever! 🙂 Best wishes for your newborn. Merry Christmas! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Christina Evert

    March 15, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Just made this…Best Cookies I have ever tasted!!! I am in heaven, used all butter and they turned out excellent! Thank you!

    Reply

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