Snickerdoodles - Jean Porcaro

∙ Mix together thoroughly:

1 C shortening

1 ½ C sugar

2 eggs

∙ Sift together and stir in:

1 ⅔ C flour

2 t cream of tartar

1 t baking soda

½ t salt

3 T cocoa

1 t vanilla(opt)

∙ Chill dough.

∙ Roll into walnut-sized balls and dip in cinnamon-sugar mixture.

∙ Bake at 400' for 8-10 minutes, till slightly browned.

∙ Makes 5 dozen.