Holiday Snickerdoodles Recipe

Name: Holiday Snickerdoodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons red sugar crystals; 2 teaspoons green sugar crystals; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided in half; 1 ½ cups sugar; ½ cup shortening; ½ cup butter, softened; 2 eggs; 2 ¾ cups flour; 2 teaspoons cream of tartar; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; drained maraschino cherry, cut up (optional)

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons red sugar crystals
2 teaspoons green sugar crystals
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided in half
1 ½ cups sugar
½ cup shortening
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
2 ¾ cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
drained maraschino cherry, cut up (optional)

1
Mix 1/2 of cinnamon with each red and green sugar crystals in small dishes.
2
Set aside.
3
Beat in large bowl the sugar, shortening, butter and 2 eggs on medium speed until well mixed.
4
sift together, flour, cream of tarter, baking soda and salt.
5
Add to wet mixture.
6
Mix well.
7
Roll dough into little balls approx 1 inch in diameter, and roll into sugars, one color on each side.
8
Place onto cookie sheet.
9
Drained cherries can be placed on top of the balls.
10
(Cherries may need to be patted dry before placing on the dough).
11
Bake on cookie sheet in preheated 400 degree F oven for 8- 10 minutes.
12
Cool on racks.

903

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons red sugar crystals, 2 teaspoons green sugar crystals, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided in half, 1 ½ cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Holiday Snickerdoodles falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Holiday Snickerdoodles

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