SNICKERDOODLE MIX IN A JAR RECIPE
2 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cream of tartar 1 1/2 cups sugar In a large bowl, combine the ingredients with a whisk. Store the mix in an airtight container.
Attach this to the jar Snickerdoodles Makes about 5 dozen cookies 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 2 eggs 1 package Snickerdoodle Mix 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter until light; add the eggs & beat on low speed until the mixture is smooth. Add the Snickerdoodle Mix & continue to beat on low speed until the dough begins to form. Combine the sugar & cinnamon in a small bowl. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls & roll in the cinnamon-sugar blend. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets 2 inches apart & bake for 16 to 19 minutes, or until light tan. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
SNOW BALLS IN A JAR
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup chopped pecans In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and flour. Place into a 1 quart canning jar. Put the chopped pecans on top and close the lid. Attach a tag with the following instructions: Snow Balls, Makes 4 dozen. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of shortening and 1/4 cup of margarine. Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Add the entire contents of the jar, and mix well. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool, and roll in confectioners' sugar.
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