CAKERDOODLE COOKIES

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These cookies are soft on the inside and have a slight crunch on the outside. Just the way we like them. The cinnamon sugar on top tops these off perfectly! These go perfectly with a lovely cup of afternoon tea.

Provided by Diane Schmidt @snakpackmomma

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup(s) shortening, butter flavor
2 cup(s) white sugar
3 - eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon(s) baking powder
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
1 teaspoon(s) cream of tartar
1 pinch(es) salt
1 cup(s) buttermilk (or sour milk)
1/4 cup(s) white sugar
1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees; grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and 2 cups of sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs, one at a time. Then add the vanilla.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk until well blended.
  • Use small/medium-sized ice cream scoop to scoop dough onto cookie sheets about 3 inches apart. In a small bowl combine the 1/4 cup of sugar and the teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle sugar mixture on top of the cookies.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges begin to turn golden. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. When cool store in an air-tight container.

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