I like the name snickerdoodle because it’s cute and funny, although it does not sound appetizing in the least.

But I think most people will agree that snickerdoodles are actually super appetizing.

I may or may not have already eaten like, 10 of them.

These cookies are a family recipe, and they’re by far my brother’s favorite.  He asks me to make them whenever I bake, and they’re gone in just a few minutes.  And I normally do make them because they’re sooooo easy.

However, I will warn you that they have shortening in them.  I am totally against shortening in almost all cases, but not in a few family recipes (where shortening is used a lot).  The shortening makes these cookies chewy and gives them a great texture, so just go ahead and trust me on this, okay?

I wouldn’t give you guys any recipe that wasn’t amazing, I promise.

Cause you guys are da besss.

♥

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. butter

1/2 c. shortening

2 eggs

2 3/4 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1/4 tsp. salt

2 Tbs. sugar mixed with 1 Tbs. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350*.   Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.  In a mixing bowl, cream sugar, butter and shortening until fluffy.  Add eggs one at a time.  Gradually mix in flour mixture.  Form into 1 inch balls and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture.  Bake for 8-10 minutes.

I really did make the dough for these in about 8 minutes.

Go make them you beautiful people.

XO Sara

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