Snickerdoodles (lighter recipe)

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the margarine, cream cheese and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. Cover and refrigerate dough 1 hour.
3. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten each ball with bottom of drinking glass.
4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Tips

• Long ago, little cookies that could be made quickly were given the nonsense name Snickerdoodles.
• Rise to the occasion! If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
• For a fun flavor change to these sweet little gems, use apple pie spice instead of cinnamon.
• To ensure recipe success if using a vegetable oil spread, use a spread with at least 65% vegetable oil.

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