Thursday, December 2, 2010

Candy Time—Cinnamon Crackle Cookies


Cinnamon Crackle Cookies

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ tsp. almond extract
2 ½ cups flour
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. dried grated orange peel
½ tsp. dried grated lemon peel
½ tsp. salt

In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add egg and extracts; mix well. In another bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients together; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Shape into one-inch balls; roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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