Make cookies: Beat sugar, butter, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually mix dry ingredients mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined. Shape dough into walnut-sized balls.
Step 4
Make cinnamon-sugar: Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl or zip-top plastic bag.
Step 5
Place dough balls in cinnamon-sugar and roll or shake until coated. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until set but not too hard, 8 to 10 minutes, switching racks halfway through.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and immediately transfer to wire racks to cool.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
Menu Info
Total Time:
30 min
Prep Time:
20 min
Servings
48
Notes
Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
