Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Snickerdoodles

This recipe is from the Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. It's one of Hubby's favorite cookies.

1/2 c margarine or butter (softened)
1 1/2 c flour
1 c sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
2 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

In a mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on med to high speed for 30 sec. Add about half the flour, 1 c sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Beat til thoroughly combined. Beat in remaining flour. Cover and chill 1 hr.

Shape into 1" balls. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-11 min or til edges are golden. Cool cookies on wire rack. Makes about 3 dozen.

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