Cookbook:Snickerdoodles I

One recipe for the production of snickerdoodle cookies is as follows.

Ingredients

 * 344 g (2 ¾ cups or 24 oz) all-purpose flour
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * 1 tsp baking soda
 * 2 tsp cream of tartar
 * 300 g (1 ½ cups or 12 oz) white sugar
 * 205 g (1 cup or 8 oz) soft shortening
 * 2 eggs, beaten
 * Cinnamon

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat oven to 205°C (400°F or Gas Mark 6).
 * 2) Combine the flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
 * 3) Cream together the sugar and shortening. Beat in the eggs.
 * 4) Mix the flour mixture into the batter to make a dough.
 * 5) Shape dough into little balls, then transfer to a greased or parchment-lined lined baking sheet.
 * 6) Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp and light brown.
 * 7) Sprinkle generously with cinnamon while hot.