Ingredients for Cinnamon Crackle Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar + ½ cup granulated sugar for rolling
- Brown Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Almond Extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Cream Of Tartar
- Nutmeg
- Orange Zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Cinnamon Crackle Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, ½ cup shortening, and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon almond extract.
- Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 4 cups all-purpose flour, and 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
- Roll balls in ½ cup granulated sugar.
- Place cookies 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. For crispier cookies, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
6g
Carbs
2g
