I've enjoyed this recipe for many many years, but had never actually made the cookies myself until I started writing this blog. The first thing I said when mom emailed the recipe to me was "Shortening??!?! Really mom, this isn't the 1950's. Who uses Crisco anymore??" Clearly I've come around since then and always have a (small) can of Crisco in my fridge waiting just for these cookies. Other than the 2 hour chill time for the dough, these are one of the easiest cookies to throw together on a whim! Unfortunately, 2 dozen snickerdoodles are NEVER enough...grandma always said to be weary of doubling though, so keep it to one batch at a time my friends!
