Snickerdoodles

 

Delicate, chewy Christmas cookie with a hint of cinnamon -- great with a cup of orange spice tea

 

 

Snickerdoodles

 

3 cups flour

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 cup margarine, softened

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

 

4 Tbsp. sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

 

1.  Combine flour, baking soda and cream of tartar in bowl; set aside.

2.  In large bowl, combine margarine, sugar, egg and vanilla -- beat with mixer until fluffy.

3.  Slowly add remaining flour mixture, stirring with wooden spoon until combined.

4.  Cover and chill dough at least one hour, or even overnight.

5.  Combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.

6.  Shape chilled dough into 1" balls.  Roll balls in cinnamon/sugar mixture.

7.  Place two inches apart on cookie sheets covered with parchment paper

8.  Bake in 375 degree oven approximately 10 minutes -- cookies should be lightly browned on edges and slightly soft in center when done

 

Enjoy!!