Snickerdoodles

I've mentioned before my dad's expertise in the kitchen.  It's limited, but what he does, he does very well.    Snickerdoodles are one of his specialties and he said I could share his tried and tested recipe with you.

1 stick margarine, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. salt

2 3/4 cups sifted flour

1 tsp. soda

2 Tbsp sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

Cream butter, shortening and sugar in a large bowl.  Add eggs and mix well.  Add remaining four dry ingredients and mix until well combined.  Cover and chill for at least one hour.

Combine 2 Tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl.

Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.  Coat each ball in the sugar and cinnamon mixture.  Bake at 375 degrees on an ungreased baking sheet until light brown, about 10 minutes.