The history of these whimsically named treats is widely disputed, but their popularity is undeniable! Help yourself to one of our soft, cinnamon-sugared cookies and see for yourself.
—TASTE OF HOME TEST KITCHEN
PREP: 20 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 2 1/2 DOZEN
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually beat dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
2. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Bake until light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.