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Step 1
Heat oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Mix 1 1/2 cups sugar, the butter, shortening and eggs in large bowl. Stir in flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
Step 3
Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Step 4
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Step 5
To ensure recipe success if using a vegetable oil spread, use a spread with at least 65% vegetable oil.
Step 6
Rise to the occasion! If using self-rising flour, there is no need to add cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
Step 7
These rich cinnamon-sugar cookies make a great gift! Place a bag of them in a small basket along with packets of cappuccino or hot chocolate mix.