Ingredients

The following ingredients have 36 Servings
  • 1 cup Country Crock Unsalted Baking Sticks (2 sticks)
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs (separated)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup red decorating sugar
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, whisk the baking sticks, brown sugar, and white sugar together until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add one egg plus one egg yolk. Add the vanilla. Whisk until well combined and smooth, another 2 minutes.
  • In a separate medium bowl, stir together the flour, cream of tartar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. 
  • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture. Slowly beat until just combined (do not overwork the dough). 
  • Cover the cookie dough in the bowl and refrigerate for one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Position oven rack to center position. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 
  • In a small bowl, stir together the red sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Using a teaspoon, portion amounts and gently roll into small balls. Roll each ball into the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on the parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Arrange the dough balls about 2 inches apart. 
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. (Do not overcook.) The cookies will be soft. Remove from oven and let cool on the pan for 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container until serving.