Mom use to make these a lot. The cinnamon would make the house smell great! We couldn't help but sneak a few. I think my pore mother started making more in her batches due to the low amount that always seemed to make their way to the cookie jar. These cookies are normally referred to as SNICKERDOODLES but as little kids normally do we renamed them and our parents found it cute so it stuck. -Brannon
Mix together thoroughly shortening sugar and eggs.
Stir in flour, cream of tarter, baking soda, and salt.
Chill dough for 1-2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400F.
Roll into balls the size of walnuts.
Roll balls in cinnamon sugar mixture and place them on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly brown. Remove a allow to cool for a few minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet and move to a cooling rack for a few more minutes.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix together thoroughly shortening sugar and eggs.
Stir in flour, cream of tarter, baking soda, and salt.
Chill dough for 1-2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400F.
Roll into balls the size of walnuts.
Roll balls in cinnamon sugar mixture and place them on a cookie sheet.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until slightly brown. Remove a allow to cool for a few minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet and move to a cooling rack for a few more minutes.