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Classic Snickerdoodles

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Classic Snickerdoodles
  • Prep 40 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 4

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.

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.

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 dozen cookies
Calories
90
% Daily Value
Total Fat
4g
Saturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
15mg
Sodium
55mg
Total Carbs
13g
Protein
1g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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