World's Best Snickerdoodles (Crusty Boys)

Ingredients

• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup Crisco shortening
• 1 cup salted butter, softened
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 tbsp vanilla bean paste
• 3 tsp cream of tartar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar (cinnamon sugar coating)
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (cinnamon sugar coating)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a stand mixer, combine the sugar, softened butter and Crisco. Mix until well combined and smooth.

2. 2

   Add the eggs and vanilla bean paste and mix until fully incorporated.

3. 3

   Add the cream of tartar, salt and baking soda and mix briefly until evenly incorporated.

4. 4

   Gradually add the flour and mix just until the dough comes together and no dry flour remains. Don't overmix.

5. 5

   Stir the cinnamon and sugar together in a shallow bowl.

6. 6

   Scoop the dough with a large cookie scoop, about 3 tbsp, roll it into a ball in your hands and roll it in the cinnamon sugar to coat.

7. 7

   Set the balls on a lined plate or tray and freeze for 45 minutes.

   45 min
8. 8

   Heat a convection oven to 375°F. Arrange the frozen dough balls on a lined baking sheet, leaving plenty of space between them.

9. 9

   Bake for about 14 minutes, until baked through and lightly golden around the edges.

   14 min
10. 10

    Right out of the oven, drop the tray onto the counter once to settle the cookies.

11. 11

    Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

    5 min