This simple cookie recipe is a naturally dairy-free holiday classic.
Author: Adapted from Allrecipes
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 36 cookies
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups sifted all-purpose flour (sift or whisk, then measure)
2 teaspoons cream of tartar (see tips in post above)
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups + 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup shortening (see recommendations in post above)
2 eggs
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the 1 ½ cups sugar and shortening. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the flour mixture until combined.
In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon.
Roll the dough into walnut sized balls and roll the balls in the sugar mixture to coat.
Place the cookies dough balls about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets. You can optionally flatten them a little with the bottom of a glass.
Bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes. They will crisp up as they cool, so don’t overbake them. The cookies should be just slightly golden around the edge.