Snickerdoodles

2 ¾ c. flour

2 t. cream of tartar

1 t. baking soda

¼ t. salt

½ c. shortening

½ c. butter, softened

1 ¾ c. sugar, divided

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

2 t. cinnamon

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; set aside.  In large bowl, beat shortening, butter, and 1 ½ c. sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.  Add flour mixture to the shortening mixture.  Mix only until incorporated.  Roll dough into 1” balls.  In small bowl, combined remaining ¼ c. sugar and cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon mixture to coat and place 2 in. apart on cookie sheet.  Bake @ 375  for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.

by Christie J.