Mom's Snickerdoodles

O how I love it when my momma visits. She whipped up this snickerdoodles in a snap. There is something about someone else working in your kitchen on a yummy surprise that just gets me excited! They were amazing. Like 4 straight out of the oven, and another (Few) once they were cooled. O, and 3 a day for the next 3 days until they were gone. Then we made some more. Mmmm I love snickerdoodles, thanks momma:)

Mom’s Snickerdoodles
Printable Version

2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 cups sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Mix flour, cream of tartar and baking soda in medium bowl. Set aside. Beat 1 1/2 cups of the sugar, butter and shortening in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in flour mixture on low speed until well mixed. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 1 minute. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Recipe from allrecipies.com
Yields 40 cookies