Snickerdoodles
I cannot believe I have lived this far into my twenties plus a decade and have not made Granny’s snickerdoodle cookies until now. I feel like in the Wizard of Oz when Dorothy steps out into the color. Go make these cookies. Currently.
I feel that I should commemorate the fact that I took this opportunity to finally use the Kitchen Aid mixer we received as a wedding gift 6 years ago. Every year my darling husband tries to sell it and I’ve finally proven that I’d “use it someday.” Isn’t she a ‘beaut?
Step 1: I combined 1 T sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside for later. I mixed the shortening and sugar together then added the eggs. One at a time because that is what my idol, Ina, does. Then I added the vanilla.
Step 2: I sifted together the flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar (WTH is Cream of Tartar? You should hear how I pronounce this in my head).
Step 3: I added the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
Step 4: I shaped into 1 inch balls and rolled them in the cinnamon/sugar mixture and backed for 8 minutes. I hesitated to take them out, but they were perfect.
Final Thoughts:
Stop what you are doing and make these now. My husband is almost exclusively a chocolate chip cookie eater and he even admits that they are awesome. I think I might just have a new go-to cookie on my hands. Invite me over and maybe I’ll bring some. Just a suggestion.
Snickerdoodles
Prep time: 20-25 min. Total Time: 30 min. Yields: 4 dozen
Ingredients:
- 1 T sugar
- 1 T ground cinnamon
- 1 c shortening
- 1 1/2 c sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 t vanilla
- 2 3/4 c all purpose flour
- 1 t baking soda
- 1/2 t salt
- 2 t cream of tartar
Instructions:
- Combine 1 T sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- Cream shortening and gradually add 1/12 c sugar, beating well. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in vanilla.
- Sift together four, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar in a medium mixing bowl. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in reserved cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on a lightly greased cookie sheets.
- Bake at 375 for about 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and cool on wire racks.
My snicker doodle recipe is almost the same, except it doesn’t include vanilla. Mine are good but not great. I will try your Granny’s recipe this year because now that I think of it, a cookie recipe without vanilla just doesn’t seem right.
You’ll have to let us know how this turns out! Thanks for reading and look forward to hearing from you!
These are ahhhmazing. Even my mom who said she didn’t think vanilla would make that much of a difference has commented several times that they are delicious. These have been permanently added to our Christmas cookie list.
So glad to hear that vanilla was the magic ingredient! I hope you and your family enjoy them for years to come!