Snickerdoodles

This is one of our family's favorite cookies. In my experience, they don't flatten out to make very big cookies. They also freeze really well.

Snickerdoodles

1/2 c. sugar
1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. butter, softened
2 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 1/2 tbsp. water
6 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 c. sugar and cinnamon; set aside. Cream 2 1/2 c. sugar and butter. Add eggs, vanilla and water and beat until light and fluffy. Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Mix well. Shape dough by rounded tablespoonfulls; roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place on ungreased baking sheet and cook for 8 1/2-9 minutes at 350.

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