Cinnamon Crackle Cookies (YOH)

By á-5981

Ingredients

• 1/2 c butter softened
• 1/2 c shortening
• 1 c sugar
• 1/2 c packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 1/2 t almond extract
• 2-1/2 c flour
• 1 T cinnamon
• 2 t baking soda
• 2 t cream of tartar
• 2 t ground nutmeg
• 2 t grated orange peel
• 1 t grated lemon peel
• 1/2 t salt
• additional sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, cream butter, shortening, and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg, orange peel, lemon peel, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Shape into 1" balls; roll in additional sugar and place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.