Cinnamon Tea Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   In a large mixing bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, beat together butter and shortening until light and fluffy (30 seconds).
3. 3
   Add sugar and cream together until very light.
4. 4
   Add vanilla, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.
5. 5
   Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg.
6. 6
   Gradually fold in flour until a soft, workable dough forms (increase or decrease the amount of flour as necessary).
7. 7
   Shape into balls and place on cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Dip the bottom of a flat bottomed glass in sugar and use it to mash down the balls of dough.
9. 9
   Bake in preheated oven until done (8-9 minutes).
10. 10
    Immediately remove from pan to cool.