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Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix

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This fun recipe makes a great Christmas gift. Be sure to include the instructions, and tuck in a timer, a pot holder, and a decorative plate to hold the cookies.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 16 minutes

Total Time: 31 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2-3/4 cups flour
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine the ingredients and stir with a wire whisk until thoroughly blended. Store the mix in an airtight container.

To make cookies:

Snickerdoodles

1 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 recipe Snickerdoodle Cookie Mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl cream the butter until light, then add the eggs and beat until the mixture is smooth. Add the Snickerdoodle Mix and continue beating until the dough forms. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on ungreased cookie sheets 2" apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 16 to 19 minutes, or until light gold. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Makes 60 cookies

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