Cinnamon Crackle Cookies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (no substitutions)
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 2 teaspoons nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• additional sugar

Recipe

• 1 set oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar.
• 3 add the eggs and extracts; mix well.
• 4 combine the next seven ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
• 5 shape into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar.
• 6 place 2-inches apart onto a ungreased baking sheet.
• 7 bake for 10-15 mins, or until lightly browned.