# Snickerdoodles ## Equipment - Stand mixer with paddle attachment - Medium mixing bowl ## Ingredients - 1 1/2 cup white sugar - 1/2 cup butter, softened - 1/2 cup shortening - 2 eggs - 2 tsp vanilla extract - 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour - 2 tsp cream of tartar - 1 tsp baking soda - 1/2 tsp salt - 2 tbsp sugar - 2 tsp ground cinnamon ## Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Beat sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. 3. Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined. Shape dough into walnut-sized balls. 4. Combine 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl. 5. Place dough balls in cinnamon-sugar and roll or shake until coated. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. 6. Bake in the preheated oven until set but not too hard, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer to wire cooling rack after letting cool for a few minutes. ## Notes - Substitute butter for shortening for softer cookies.