Santa's Shortbread Cookies

I promised recipes and there is nothing Santa loves more than cookies. And to me, nothing says Christmas cookies like shortbread cookies. Here is the one Mrs. Claus makes for me:

1 1/2 cups of sugar

1/2 cup of shortening

2 eggs

1/2 cup of butter

2 teaspoons of cream of tartar

2 3/4 cups of all purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup more of sugar

2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon

1) Heat your oven to 400 degrees F

2) In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups of sugar with the shortening, eggs and butter. Mix in flour, cream of tartar baking soda and salt.

3) Shape dough into balls, about 1 1/4 inch each. Mix the remaining sugar and the cinnamon. Coat the balls in the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet,

4) Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.

5) Save some for Santa!!

I hope you enjoy these cookies. Make plenty and share with friends. Remember, Christmas is about giving!

Kris K.