On Feb 14, 6:14*pm, Damsel in dis Dress >
wrote:
> Here are some Snickerdoodles recipes. *I'm not sure exactly what it
> does, but cream of tartar is involved in all snickerdoodles. *They
> just aren't SDs without it.
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * Snickerdoodles - Betty Crocker
>
> Recipe By * * :Betty Crocker's Cookie Book
> Serving Size *: 48 * *Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories * *: Cookies/Bars
>
> * Amount *Measure * * * Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- *------------ *--------------------------------
> * 1 1/2 * * * * * cups *sugar
> * * *1/2 * * * * * cup *shortening
> * * *1/2 * * * * * cup *soft butter -- (1 stick)
> * 2 * * * * * * * * * * eggs
> * 2 3/4 * * * * * cups *all-purpose flour
> * 2 * * * * *teaspoons *cream of tartar
> * 1 * * * * * teaspoon *baking soda
> * * *1/4 * * *teaspoon *salt
> * * *1/4 * * * * * cup *sugar -- for coating
> * 1 * * * * tablespoon *ground cinnamon -- for coating
>
> Heat oven to 400º.
>
> Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon; set aside. Beat 1 1/2 cups sugar,
> the shortening, butter and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on
> medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, cream of tartar,
> baking soda and salt.
>
> Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture.
> Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake about 10
> minutes or until centers are almost set. Remove from cookie sheet to
> wire rack. *(9 minutes)
>
> Description:
> * "Long ago, little cookies that could be made quickly were given the
> nonsense name, Snickerdoodles."
> Copyright:
> * "© General Mills, Inc. 1998."
> Yield:
> * "48 Cookies"
> T(Bake):
> * "0:10"
>
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> * * * * * * * * * * * * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * Snickerdoodles - Land O'Lakes
>
> Recipe By * * :Land 'O Lakes Cookie Collection
> Serving Size *: 48 * *Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories * *: Cookies/Bars
>
> * Amount *Measure * * * Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- *------------ *--------------------------------
> * 2 3/4 * * * * * cups *all-purpose flour
> * 1 1/2 * * * * * cups *granulated sugar
> * 2 * * * * * * sticks *soft butter
> * 2 * * * * * * * * * * eggs
> * 2 * * * * *teaspoons *cream of tartar
> * 1 * * * * * teaspoon *baking soda
> * * *1/4 * * *teaspoon *salt
> * * * * * * * * * * * * ---Sugar Mixture---
> * * *1/4 * * * * * cup *granulated sugar
> * 2 * * * * *teaspoons *ground cinnamon
>
> Heat oven to 400°F. Combine all cookie ingredients in large mixer
> bowl. *Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to
> 4 minutes).
>
> Stir together 3 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Shape
> rounded teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar
> mixture. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8
> to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
>
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> * * * * * * * * * * * * Exported from MasterCook *
>
> * * * * * * * * * * * * * Eggnog Snickerdoodles
>
> Recipe By * * :Land 'O Lakes Cookie Collection
> Serving Size *: 48 * *Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories * *:
>
> * Amount *Measure * * * Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- *------------ *--------------------------------
> * 2 3/4 * * * * * cups *all-purpose flour
> * 1 1/2 * * * * * cups *sugar
> * 2 * * * * * * sticks *soft butter
> * 2 * * * * * * * * * * eggs
> * 2 * * * * *teaspoons *cream of tartar
> * 1 * * * * * teaspoon *baking soda
> * * *1/4 * * *teaspoon *salt
> * * *1/2 * * *teaspoon *brandy extract
> * * *1/2 * * *teaspoon *rum extract
> * * * * * * * * * * * * ---Sugar Mixture---
> * * *1/4 * * * * * cup *sugar *or colored sugar
> * 1 * * * * * teaspoon *ground nutmeg
>
> Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
>
> In a large mixer bowl, combine the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, cream
> of tartar, baking soda, salt, brandy extract and rum extract. * Beat
> on low speed, scraping the bowl often, until well mixed.
>
> In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and nutmeg. * Shape rounded
> teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in the sugar mixture.
> Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
>
> Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
> Remove from the pans to cool.
>
> Source:
> * "alt.cookies.yum.yum.yum"
>
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> NOTES : Add a little yellow food coloring for a better visual eggnog
> effect.
> ~Damsel in dis Dress~
>
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I think it's the C of T that gives it that delicious slight tang - I
love snickerdoodles!!

Thanks for posting new recipes of them.

Kris