* Exported from MasterCook *

Amish Puff Cookies

Recipe By :luckytrim
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly.
Mix dry ingredients and add to sugar mixture. Chill.
Form into balls and roll into mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons
cinnamon or add chocolate chips. Press balls with hand.
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 - 10 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. Cookies
will puff, then settle down and look crinkly.