Snickerdoodles...everyone's childhood favorite!

Well, they may not be everyone's absolute favorite, because there are certainly enough chocolate chip cookies, oreos, shortbreads, etc in my past to give them a run for their money.  But these are probably the first cookies I learned how to make.  I've adjusted the recipe only slightly, even keeping the baking soda and cream of tartar rather than switching to baking powder.  I like how the soda gives the cookies a slightly higher loft.  But you can do as you choose :-)

Snickerdoodles

1 1/2 c sugar
1/2 c butter, softened
1/2 c shortening
2 eggs
1/4 t vanilla
2 3/4 c all-purpose flour
2 t cream of tartar
1 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1/4 c sugar
2 t ground cinnamon

Pre-heat the oven to 400ºF.  Mix 1 1/2 c sugar, the butter, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in large bowl. Whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.  Mix 1/4 c sugar and the cinnamon together on a small plate.

Mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture.  Refrigerate for 15 or 20 minutes. 

Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.  Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet covered in parchment.  Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set, rotating the pan half way through. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack to cool.