Snickerdoodles in a Jar
by AllHomemadeCookies.com

This old-time favorite can be a warming gift to grandparents and elderly neighbors who still enjoy baking.  Why not bake them up a batch of these delicious cookies to go along with your mix in a jar gift, they'll be delighted!

In a large bowl, combine the following ingredients:

2 3/4 c. all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. cream of tarter

1 1/2 c. sugar

Place the mixture in a pretty jar or airtight container and include the following gift tag:

Snickerdoodles

1 package Snickerdoodle Mix
1 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1/2 c. sugar
1 T. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 355 degrees.  In a large mixing bowl on low speed, cream together butter and eggs until smooth, adding one egg at a time.  Add the snickerdoodle mix and continue to beat mixture until a dough is formed.  Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.  Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.  Arrange on ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart and bake for 16-18 minutes.  Cool on wire racks.

Source: The Perfect Mix

 

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