Tuesday, April 5, 2011

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.  

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