Amish Puff Cookies (Crinkle-Tops)

By Addie

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening, rounded
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly. Mix dry ingredients and add to sugar mixture. Chill. Form into balls and roll into mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon or add chocolate chips. Press balls with hand. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. Cookies will puff, then settle down and look crinkly.