Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

makes 2 dozen

Start with cookie dough and a separate bowl of cinnamon and sugar.

Roll dough into balls and then coat with the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Place on baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees F.

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Recipe:

1 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 and 3/4 cups flour

2 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons cinnamon

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. 

Add cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.

Then stir in flour.

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

Roll dough into small balls and then roll the balls in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place on baking sheet, press down a bit so the cookies won't be too plump. Or you can wait until after they are baked and press with a spatula and then let cool before removing.

Cool and enjoy.