Snickerdoodles are a family favorite in our home. If I close my eyes I can imagine the heavenly aroma of cinnamon and sugar, as I pull these fresh baked cookies out of the oven. My nephew recently requested I fill up the homemade cookie tin I gave him a few years back with a batch of these. He even drew me a picture of them to seal the deal. How’s that for melting your heart? Who could say no? Here’s the recipe I’ve perfected over the years, that combines butter and shortening for the perfect texture of a snickerdoodle. Grab a glass of milk and enjoy!

Snickerdoodle Cookie Recipe

Ingredients for Dough:

• 1/2 C shortening (butter flavor Crisco)

• 1/2 C butter

• 1 1/2 C Sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 3/4 C flour

• 2 tsp. cream of tartar

• 1 tsp. baking soda

• 1/4 tsp. salt

Mixture to roll dough in:

• 3 Tbsp sugar and 3 tsp cinnamon, mixed together in a large shallow bowl or plate

Directions:

• Cream together sugar, shortening and butter.

• Add eggs and blend well.

• In a separate bowl; mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

• Combine the two mixtures until well blended.

• Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

• Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

• Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350, cool on wire rack, remove and store in an airtight container.

Zabelicious Tip:

Place a piece of bread inside of your cookie jar to refresh cookies that may harden after sitting too long.