GRANDMA'S SNICKERDOODLES

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This recipe from my German Grandma makes the best Snickerdoodles. They are my kids favorite cookie. If you like them chewy like we do, cook them until the edges just start to brown, otherwise you'll have a crunchy cookie.

Provided by agent5107

Categories Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix the first three ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix the Flour, Cream of Tartar, Baking Soda, and Salt. Add the mixed dry ingredients to the first mixture.
Dough may be chilled first. Make balls the size of walnuts and roll in a mixture of the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet. Do not place cookies too close together as the balls spread out.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1108.8, Fat 54.5, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 105.8, Sodium 933.8, Carbohydrate 146.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 84.8, Protein 11.3