Cinnamon Crackle Cookies Recipe
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Cinnamon Crackle Cookies

By: Vicki Lair 
"Notes Vicki Lair of Apple Valley, Minnesota, 'This recipe is the compilation of many years of baking. I make these cookies for a holiday bazaar and year-round for our family. They freeze well.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Additional sugar

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars. Add egg and extracts; mix well. Combine the next eight ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  2. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 120 | Total Fat: 5.7g | Cholesterol: 13mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great little cookie - crispy, chewy, sweet, nicely spiced, and just plain delicious! They bake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2008 by BLAACKBIRD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Just what you would expect from the compilation of years of baking. What looks like a boring...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by Beverly   view full review
These are fantastic. I did add ground pecans to the recipe because we love pecans. Other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2007 by DPJTHOMAS   view full review
These cookies are wonderful. I made them exactly as written and removed from the oven crisp...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2007 by IttyBitty   view full review
Oh my gosh, these cookies are absolutely amazing! In taste, consistency and looks! These are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2008 by Lisa   view full review
Good cookie! Very good flavor, but I only needed to bake them for 8-9 mins. I like a chewier...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by KitchenWitch   view full review
This is a great cookie! Everyone who's tried this loves it. I use all butter, no shortening. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2008 by sharon   view full review
The best cookies I ever made!!! they were gone within the hour.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by Esther Kenagy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These are delicious and easy to make. They made a hit at a barbershop chorus rehearsal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2008 by Koriekiss   view full review
this is an excellent cookie, I made it as directed, and they looked beautiful on my Christmas...

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