Snickerdoodles

2 1/4 c.s all purpose flour
2 tsps cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz butter, softened (1 c. = 2 sticks)
1 1/2 c.s white sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 c. white sugar
2 tsps ground cinnamon (give or take a little to taste)



Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper or spraying with vegetable shortening.
Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.Set aside.
Using a stand mixer, beat butter until creamy.

Add sugar and continue beating until fluffy. Scrape bowl.

Add eggs one at a time and mix well.

On low-medium speed, mix in dry ingredients two c.s at a time. Beat well and scrape sides of bowl, making sure to get down to the bottom.

In another bowl, mix 1/2 c. sugar and cinnamon together.

Using a cookie scoop or tbsp, measure out dough, roll into balls and coat completely in cinnamon sugar.

Place on prepared baking sheets, leaving room for the cookies to spread.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 13-16 minutes or until the outside of cookies feel slightly firm to the touch.

Allow to cool before serving.