Step 1

Preheat oven to 200º Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Line a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper sprayed with cooking spray.

Step 3

Combine the sugar, cinnamon, shortening, corn syrup and vanilla in a medium size bowl.

Step 4

Use a wooden spoon to combine the mixture until it is well mixed.

Step 5

Pour the cinnamon mixture on the prepared sheet. Use the palms of your hands to press and flatten the mixture to be about 1/4" thick.

Step 6

Bake until cinnamon sugar mixture is melted and slightly bubbly. This will take about 40-45 minutes, but watch it closely.

Step 7

Cool completely, and then cut into small pieces.