Classic Snickerdoodles

Prep 40 min
Total 50 min
Servings 4

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They may have an unusual name, but these rich cinnamon-sugar cookies are great for the holidays or anytime you want a tasty cinnamon treat. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sugar

1/2 cup (125 mL) butter or margarine, softened

1/2 cup (125 mL) shortening

2 eggs

2 3/4 cups (675 mL) all-purpose or unbleached flour

2 teaspoons (10 mL) cream of tartar

1 teaspoon (5 mL) baking soda

1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) salt

1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar

2 teaspoons (10 mL) ground cinnamon

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 400ºF (200°C).
2

Mix 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
3

Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch (3 cm) balls. Mix 1/4 cup (50 mL) sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches (5 cm) apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
4

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Expert Tips

Purchasing: To ensure recipe success if using a vegetable oil spread, use a spread with at least 65% vegetable oil.
Substitution: Rise to the occasion! If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
How-To: These rich cinnamon-sugar cookies make a great gift! Place a bag of them in a small basket along with packets of cappuccino or hot chocolate mix.