Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles

1 ½ cups sugar

½ cup butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

2 ¾ cup flour

1 tsp. cream of tartar

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp. salt

2 T. sugar

2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine sugar and butter; beat until fluffy.  Add vanilla and eggs.  Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. 

In a small bowl combine 2 T. sugar and cinnamon.  Shape dough into 1 inch balls- roll in sugar-cinnamon mixture.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.  (smoosh down a little if desired)

Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes or until set.  Immediately remove from cookie sheets.