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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Cinnamon-Sugar Crackle Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling
  • Yield: 48 Servings
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20 10 30

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.

Nutritional 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.

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

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Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2012 by Terry Jean

Made them for a family dinner. Big hit. Love them.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2012 by Joscy

Plan to include these wonderful looking cookies for Christmas. I would offer *5* stars, however, no star rating appeared.

Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by tkmarano

These were a big hit at home and the office. I can't wait to make them for the holidays.

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by brazenlove

My husband and I love these cookies! He can't stop eating them!

Reviewed on Nov. 08, 2010 by penguiniprincess24

delicious and soft. they were easy to make and you can easily make 48, if not more. friends and family loved them, even the picky eaters!

 
 

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