How to make it

  • Cream shortening, sugar, butter, and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  • Combine flour, tartar, soda, and salt in separate bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Slowly combine the two bowls, mixing the wet and dry ingredients.
  • When completely mixed, roll the dough into 1" balls. Combine the additional cinnamon and sugar in small bowl. Roll the balls in the cinnamon and sugar mixture until covered.
  • Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet and slightly flatten (optional).
  • Bake at 400° F for 8-10 minutes. Let cool before removing from pan

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    " It was excellent "
    chefmeow ate it and said...
    This is my hubby's favorite all time cookie. I don't really have a good recipe for it though, so will give yours a whirle. Thanks.
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    " It was excellent "
    jett2whit ate it and said...
    oh yeah! dee-licious! nyuk nyuk
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    " It was excellent "
    solanaceae ate it and said...
    I make these all the time. Perfect Cookie Jar filler any time of the year!
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