Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles

I don't know who Mrs. Sigg is, but her recipe for snickerdoodles is soooo yummy! I have tried lots of snickerdoodle recipes, but they never turn out right. They are usually two hard and crunchy or they never spread out right when baking. I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. It was rated by 2,078 people and the average rating is 4 1/2 stars out of 5. So, I figured I would give it a try. This has become one of my kids and Cary's favorite cookie. I have made them several times now and they turn out perfect every time.

1/2 c. butter

1/2 c. shortening

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

2 3/4 c. flour

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 c. granulated sugar

1 Tbs. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Blend in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon. Shape dough into balls and roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.