Holiday Snickerdoodles

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons red sugar crystals
• 2 teaspoons green sugar crystals
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, divided in half
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• drained maraschino cherry, cut up (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix 1/2 of cinnamon with each red and green sugar crystals in small dishes. set aside.
• 2 beat in large bowl the sugar, shortening, butter and 2 eggs on medium speed until well mixed.
• 3 sift together, flour, cream of tarter, baking soda and salt. add to wet mixture. mix well.
• 4 roll dough into little balls approx 1 inch in diameter, and roll into sugars, one color on each side. place onto cookie sheet.
• 5 drained cherries can be placed on top of the balls. (cherries may need to be patted dry before placing on the dough).
• 6 bake on cookie sheet in preheated 400 degree f oven for 8- 10 minutes. cool on racks.