Step 1

Preheat oven to Line a baking tray with parchment paper or silpat liner.

Step 2

Mix together butter and shortening until smooth. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar and cream together until light and fluffy. Mix in eggs, pumpkin, and vanilla.

Step 3

Add the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt and stir until combined.

Step 4

Cover bowl and refrigerate dough for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile, in a separate small bowl mix ¼ cup granulated sugar and the 1 Tablespoon cinnamon.

Step 6

Scoop refrigerated dough into balls and roll balls in cinnamon sugar. Place on baking sheet 2 inches apart. Using the palm of your hand, lightly press on each cookie dough ball.

Step 7

Bake 8 to 10 minutes (don't over bake!) Remove immediately to a cooling rack to cool completely.