Dad'S Favorite Snickerdoodles

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Dad's favorite snickerdoodles are soft, chewy cookies with a cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and enjoying with family or friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. soft shortening
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 3/4 c. flour
  • 2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Cream together shortening and sugar.
  2. Add eggs and beat well.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients: flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Form the dough into balls and roll in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

503 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 61.1g 22% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 16615.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 4350.5mg 93% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 74.8mg 6% DV
Iron 2.8mg 16% DV
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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