MOM'S SNICKERDOODLES

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Just about everybody likes these cookies. Mom made them often and this is her recipe.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

SUGAR COATING:
2 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
COOKIE DOUGH:
1 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl stir together sugar coating ingredients and set aside.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar. Stir in the eggs. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture until well blended.
  • 3. Shape cookie dough into walnut sized balls, then roll the balls in the cinnamon-sugar. Place them onto an ungreased cookie sheet, two inches apart. Flatten slightly. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Edges should be slightly brown. Remove from sheets to cool on wire racks.

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