Old Time Cinnamon Jumbles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. soft shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
3/4 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix thoroughly the shortening, sugar and egg.
Stir in buttermilk and vanilla. Sift together and stir in the flour, baking soda and salt. Chill dough approximately 1 hour. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2-inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with mixture of 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until set, but not brown.