Snickerdoodles

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Measure flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a sifter.

3. 3

   Sift, and set aside.

4. 4

   Mix shortening, sugar, and egg together with an electric mixer until creamy.

5. 5

   Slowly mix in the dry ingredients to the wet.

6. 6

   Small amounts at a time.

7. 7

   Stir until blended.

8. 8

   Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.

9. 9

   Place on ungreased cookiesheet about 2 inches apart.

10. 10

    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Cookies are done when the edges of the cookies just slightly begin to gain color.

12. 12

    Cracks will form with small bubbles popping.

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    You do not want a golden color.

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