CINNAMON SUGAR CRACKLE COOKIES

Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies image

I get lots of compliments on these crunchy cookies. They're always part of my Christmas cookie platter. -Sarah Miller, Wauconda, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.