SNICKERDOODLES
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1 cup shortening
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 ¾ cups flour, sifted
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3/4 cup sugar & 2 tsp cinnamon (for rolling mixture)
1. In large bowl, mix shortening, sugar and eggs.
2. Sift dry ingredients together and stir into wet mixture. Chill dough in refrigerator until firm.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
4. Roll into small balls (about 1 1/2 Tbsp each). Roll balls in mixture of cinnamon and sugar, and place on ungreased baking sheet.
5. Bake 8-10 minutes until cookies are flattened and crinkly.
Yield: 2 to 3 dozen
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“These bring back childhood memories. I love the flavor that the cream of tartar gives in this cookie recipe.”
-Fresno, CA“These cookies were AWESOME!”
-Myssi from Florida
One Comment
Uhm, oh, what exactly is cream of tartar and where do I get it?
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Lori Lange Reply:
February 25th, 2010 at 5:47 AM
@Bianca, Hi Bianca- If you live in the USA, you’ll find it in your spice aisle. Here’s some more information http://www.ochef.com/933.htm
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