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Snickerdoodles (Gluten-Free)

Recipe Ingredients:
3/4 cup Vegetable Shortening
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
2 Eggs
2 cups <a href="https://nuts.com/cookingbaking/flours/sweet-white-sorghum-gluten-free.html">Gluten-Free Sweet White Sorghum Flour</a>
1/2 cup <a href="https://nuts.com/cookingbaking/tapioca/flour.html">Tapioca Flour</a>
1/4 cup <a href="https://nuts.com/cookingbaking/leavenerthickener/arrowroot.html">Arrowroot Starch</a>
2 tsp Cream of Tartar
1 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Sea Salt
Topping
2 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nutsonline/6331068922/" title="Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles by Nuts_Online, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6331068922_779c2a8b9e_m.jpg" width="240" height="179" alt="Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles"

Cooking Directions:
1.  In a large mixing bowl cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

2.  In a separate bowl, combine sorghum flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot starch, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and beat until well mixed.

3.  Roll into balls about the size of a large walnut. Combine the last 2 ingredients in a small bowl (sugar & cinnamon). Roll cookie balls in the sugar and cinnamon mixture.

4.  Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375F. Makes 24 cookies.

    Arrowroot Powder Arrowroot Powder
Arrowroot powder is similar to corn starch, and is used primarily in cooking and baking. It makes a great thickener because It has no taste and is certified gluten-free.

Cream of Tartar Cream of Tartar
Cream of tartar is a necessity in any kitchen. It is used primarily to give more volume to foods such as beaten eggs. Use a small amount to provide a creamier texture in baked good as well.

Gluten-Free Sweet White Sorghum Flour Gluten-Free Sweet White Sorghum Flour
Our gluten-free sweet white sorghum flour is a powerhouse of nutrition and adds a superb flavor to gluten-free baking. This flour will soon become one of your handy-dandy kitchen staples.

Ground Cinnamon Ground Cinnamon
Ground cinnamon is a widely used spice found in many desserts, chocolates, spicy candy, tea, hot cocoa, and liqueurs. It can also be used in pickling.

Sea Salt Sea Salt
Fine grain sea salt is obtained by the evaporation of sea water. Known for its great taste and texture, it is the perfect substitute for plain table salt.

Tapioca Flour Tapioca Flour
Also known as tapioca starch, tapioca flour is a gluten-free baking ingredient and an ideal thickening agent. Use tapioca flour for thickening a wide variety of baked goods, sauces, and desserts.

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