Snickerdoodles =============== Ingredients ----------- * 1/2 cup butter, softened * 1/2 cup shortening * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 2 eggs * 2 teaspoons vanilla extract * 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour * 2 teaspoons cream of tartar * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 2 tablespoons white sugar * 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Instructions ------------- #. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). #. Cream together butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, the eggs and the vanilla. Blend in the flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Shape dough by rounded spoonfuls into balls. #. Mix the 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls of dough in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. #. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until set but not too hard. Remove immediately from baking sheets. Serves: Original recipe yields 48 servings (4 dozen) Notes ----- * * Additional Links ---------------- * `Original Recipe `__