Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies

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Cinnamon Sugar Crackle Cookies
Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling Makes about 6 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.