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Cinnamon-Sugar Crackle Cookies Recipe

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I get lots of compliments on these crunchy cookies. They're always part of my Christmas cookie platter.

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48 Servings
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients

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

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon-sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 95 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 54 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Cinnamon-Sugar Crackle Cookies published in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2007, p81

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