Cinnamon Crackle Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter (no substitutions)
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
2 teaspoons nutmeg
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
additional sugar

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar.
Add the eggs and extracts; mix well.
Combine the next seven ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Shape into 1-inch balls; roll in sugar.
Place 2-inches apart onto a ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 10-15 mins, or until lightly browned.