Snickerdoodles

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Snickerdoodles

Yield: 5 dozen

Chef: Noni

Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 10 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 30 M

A CJ favorite and the only snickerdoodles he really likes.

Ingredients

• 1 c shortening
• 1 1/2 c + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 c unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cream or tartar, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together shortening, 1 1/2 c sugar and eggs. Scrape down the bowl.
3. Add flour mixture to batter and beat until just combined.
4. Chill dough for 1 hour in the fridge.
5. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat.
6. Mix together 2 tbsp sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
7. Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts. Rolle each dough ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Place each ball about 2" apart on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
9. Remove to a cooling rack.