Dad's Favorite Snickerdoodles
My dad insists on snickerdoodles every year for father's day, his birthday, the holidays- any excuse he can think of to get me to make these!! my hubby and kids don't mind them either!! i make my version of this betty crocker recipe.:) great for gifting friends too! i don't use self-rising flour ever on these, but included the info in case someone did in the ingredients. i do add extra flour when needed if the consistency of the cookies aren't what i want- more flour makes them fluffier". adjust accordingly each time you make based on your personal taste!"!
Steps
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
In small bowl , combine 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon for topping mix.
Set aside.
In large mixing bowl , combine 1 1 / 2 cups sugar , the margarine , shortening , vanilla and eggs.
I find the texture of the cookies best if i stick to this margarine / shortening ratio.
Sift together flour , cream of tartar , baking soda and salt.
Mix thoroughly into wet mixture.
Shape into balls- i usually make a heaping teaspoonful-depends on your preference.
Roll tops of balls into sugar / cinnamon mixture to coat.
Place approximately 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes until set.
Remove cookies immediately from sheet to rack to cool.
This keeps them from spreading out as much.
Enjoy !.
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Ingredients
sugar, margarine, shortening, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, salt, baking soda, vanilla, cinnamon