Snickerdoodles

They may have an unusual name, but these rich cinnamon-sugar cookies are great for the holidays or anytime you want a tasty cinnamon treat.

Makes 4 dozen cookies

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

3. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

(Total time will vary; cook or bake time is per batch.)

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 90 (Calories from Fat 35 ); Total Fat 4 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 55 mg; Total Carbohydrate 13 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1 g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 0%; Vitamin C 2 %; Calcium 0%; Iron 2 %

Exchanges: 1 Starch

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Purchasing
To ensure recipe success if using a vegetable oil spread, use a spread with at least 65% vegetable oil.

Substitution
Rise to the occasion! If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

How-To
These rich cinnamon-sugar cookies make a great gift! Place a bag of them in a small basket along with packets of cappuccino or hot chocolate mix.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker 2007/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved.