Cinnamon Diamonds

Name: Cinnamon Diamonds
Ingredients: 1/2 c. shortening; 1/4 c. granulated sugar; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. milk; 1 egg yolk; 1 tsp. vanilla; 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. cream of tartar; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 tsp. salt

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. milk
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Directions

1

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars; beat in milk, egg yolk and vanilla.
2

In a small bowl, stir together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to creamed mixture.
3

Blend well.
4

Spread in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
5

Bake at 350° for 12 to 15 minutes, or until done.
6

Cool in pan.
7

Sift powdered sugar atop.
8

Cut into diamond shapes.
9

Makes 1 1/2 to 2 dozen.