Grandma D's Famous Snickerdoodles

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It's a bold statement, but in my opinion --- there has been no snickerdoodle yet to top grandma d's snickerdoodles. I've tried a dozen variations. These are famous in our family for good reason.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 400f.

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Mix together butter , shortening , 1 1 / 2 cups sugar and eggs.

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Blend in flour , cream of tarter , baking soda and salt.

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Shape the dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls.

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Mix the 2 teaspoons sugar and the 2 teaspoons cinnamon together.

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Roll the balls in the sugar / cinnamon mixture.

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Place the balls 2-3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

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Bake 8-10 minutes or until cookies are set.

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Immediately remove from the baking sheet.

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Ingredients

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butter, shortening, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon