2 T sugar
1 T ground cinnamon
1 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 t vanilla extract
2 3/4 c flour
1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
2 t cream of tartar
Combine 2 T sugar and 1 T cinnamon in a small mixing bowl.
Cream shortening. Gradually add 1 1/2 c sugar, beating well. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in vanilla.
Add flour, soda, salt and cream of tartar to creamed mixture; mix well.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in reserved cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 6 minutes.
Recipe from Christmas Cookies book by Oxmoor House.
1 comment:
I probably only use half a tablespoon of cinnamon but you can try different proportions and see what you like best. I love cinnamon :)
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