This is an easy one to make on short notice, because you almost always have these ingredients on hand. They’re really good with a cup of coffee.
1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup butter1/2 cup shortening2 eggs2 3/4 cups all-purpose or unbleached flour2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
- Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Makes 4 dozen cookies