| SNICKER DOODLES Preheat oven to 400 F. Recipe requires two 12x18 inch lightly greased cookie sheets. 1 cup vegetable shortening 1 ½ cups white sugar 2 eggs 2 ¾ cups white flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt Coating: 2 tablespoons white sugar combined with 1 teaspoon cinnamon In a large bowl, cream shortening, sugar and eggs together. Add sifted dry ingredients. Mix well. Shape into balls about the size of a walnut and roll in the mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Do not flatten. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until top begins to crack. Remove cookies immediately. Do not over bake. |
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