Snickerdoodles

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Sift the flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.

3. 3

   With a handheld or standing mixer, beat together the shortening and butter.

4. 4

   Add the 1 1/2 cups sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

6. 6

   Add the flour mixture and blend until smooth.

7. 7

   Mix the 3 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon in a small bowl.

8. 8

   Roll the dough, by hand, into 1 1/2-inch balls.

9. 9

   Roll the balls in the cinnamon sugar.

10. 10

    Flatten the balls into 1/2-inch thick disks, spacing them evenly on unlined cookie sheets.

11. 11

    Bake until light brown, but still moist in the center, about 12 minutes.

12. 12

    Cool on a rack.

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