CINNAMON CRACKLE COOKIES

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This recipe is the compilation of many years of baking. I make these cookies for a holiday bazaar and year-round for our family. They freeze well. -Vicki Lair, Albert Lea, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extracts. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cream of tartar, nutmeg, orange and lemon zest and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. , Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 132mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Niaz Ali Mangi
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These cookies are the best! I'll definitely be making them again.


Nick Pen
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I highly recommend these cookies. You won't be disappointed.


morii trinaee
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These cookies are a must-try for any cookie lover.


Postine Nancy
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I can't wait to make these cookies again. They're so good!


Maleaha Groves
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These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family.


Shamo Jutt
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so pretty and festive.


Galbeed Tv
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


mohsin rehman
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


M Arshad Arshad
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I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success. They were the first cookies to sell out.


shobby Nobby 112
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices. I always have a batch of these in my freezer for unexpected guests.


Nimalan Raja
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I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sweet and the cinnamon flavor is just right.


Venom Guru
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These cookies are so simple to make, but they're so delicious. I love the way the cinnamon sugar topping crackles in my mouth.


Mohammad Sorif
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I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy.


Feroz Jamader
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These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the cinnamon sugar topping.


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