Snickerdoodles V

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and 1.5 cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a small, shallow bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls. Then, roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 9 mins Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain soft. (Bake time: 8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a minute or two before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. (Cooling time: 20 minutes)