It seems fitting that these should follow a healthy recipe, and if I'm looking for a reason, these would make a great dessert for the harvest crew.

I tasted these at the Women's Christian Luncheon, really like them, so googled the recipe, of which there a few.

My oldest son's favorite cookie is a snickerdoodle, so since his birthday is coming up next month, I thought I'd make them.

Do you or someone in the family not like chocolate, then this recipe is for you.

INGREDIENTS:

½ c. butter, softened 2 ¾ c. all-purpose flour

½ c. shortening 1 ½ tsp cream of tartar

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