Snickerdoodles (good for the Troops)

This one is dedicated to our friend Dupont. You will be getting these in a few weeks hopefully, cannot wait until you get back! Stay safe! 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened (if making these for shipping purposes use shortening flavored butter it will give you the exact conversion on the package)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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• Directions
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• First preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Get out a baking sheet and place a sheet of foil over it (no mess!). 
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• Combine the butter, shortening, sugar, eggs and the vanilla. Its important to use either a whisk or hand mixer to make it smooth.

At this time in a separate bowl combine the flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt. Then combine both mixtures together. Mix until the dough forms a big ball. 

In a small bowl mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Then use your hands to roll individual round balls, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place them on the baking sheet (keep them 1 to 2 inches apart). 

Leave them to cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. 

These are awesome cookies, they are super delicious and will last a really long time if made with the shortening instead of butter. Everyone loves them though!

Enjoy!