Day #7: Snickerdoodles

Our #7 cookie comes compliments of Mom!  They turned out incredibly yummy. Try this recipe and you will not be dissapointed!

Meet the Snickerdoodle!

Recipe:
-Cookie
1 cup shortening (or 1/2 cup shortening and 1/2 cup butter)
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp cream of tartar

 -Coating
2 tbsp sugar
2 tsp cinnamon

-Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs.
-Add dry ingredients (except for coating).
-Roll into balls about 1" thick.
-Mix sugar and cinnamon coating and roll balls in the mixure.
-Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
-Bake at 350* for 8-10 mins.

Tip: Do not overbake. These cookis will not look like they are done at the end of 8-10 mins.  They will be very soft but will harden as they cool.

Another great tip comes from Mom!  She found that we didnt have cream of tartar, so she researched online to find an adequate substitute and found that lemon jucie works just as well.  The point of this ingredient is to add acidity, so the lemon juice is the perfect substitute!