How to Make Delicious Snickerdoodle Cookies

 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees  Grab the following tools needed:  An electric mixer  Medium bowl  Small bowl  Two ungreased baking sheets  Two cooling racks  Wisk Prep: Things to do before you start

 2 cups sugar, divided  1 cup Butter Shortening  2 large eggs  2 tablespoons milk  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  2 3/4 cups all purpose flour  2 teaspoons cream of tartar  1 teaspoon baking soda  3/4 teaspoon salt  2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Ingredients: Make sure you have them!

A.In the electronic mixer combine:  Only 1 ½ cup sugar of the sugar  1 cup butter shortening  2 large eggs  2 tablespoons of milk  1 teaspoon of vanilla B.Turn the mixer on medium speed Time to Start Step One

A.In the medium bowl combine using wisk:  2 ¾ cups of flour  2 teaspoons cream of tartar  1 teaspoon baking soda  ¾ teaspoon salt B.Lower electronic mixer speed to slow C.Slowly add the mixture into the electronic mixer Step Two

A.In the small cowl whisk to combine:  Remaining ½ cup sugar  2 teaspoons of sugar B.Set this bowl aside C.Stop electronic mixer Step Three

Shape 1 inch balls from the dough in electronic mixer Then roll the dough in sugar from the small bowl Place dough balls on cookie sheets 2 inches apart Place into the preheated oven Step Four

Bake for 7 to 8 minutes Take cookies out and let sit for 2 minutes Then place cookies on cooling sheets Let cookies cool completely (5- 10 minutes) Step Five

Add frosting on top for extra sweet cookies when cooled Add 5 drops food coloring into shortening mix for colored cookies (step 1) Two Possible Variations

 Share your cookies with friends and family!  Cookies go great with milk  Make them for any occasion  For larger batches double the entire recipe! Enjoy!