RALPHIE’s SNICKERDOODLES

My neighbor Ralph’s wife passed away years ago. She always made Ralphie these cookies when he wanted them and would bring us over some. When she passed, I decided I would make those cookies for Ralphie at Christmas. Its the only time I make them too. A batch for Ralphie and a batch for us. They are only good fresh. And boy oh boy are they ever!

Ingredients:

1/4 c sugar
1 TBSP cinnamon

-Mix together in a bowl and set aside.

1 ½  c sugar
½  c butter flavored Crisco
½  c soft butter

-Cream together, then add;

2 eggs
2 3/4 c flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375.

Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls roll in sugar/cinnamon mixture. Place about 2″ apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 10-15 minutes or until centers are set. Remove from cookie sheet to cool.