Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 2 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

  • In large bowl, cream butter and 1 1/2 cups of sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  • Combine dry ingredients (except 3/4 tsp cinnamon) Add dry to creamed, stir.
  • Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
  • Roll cookie dough into 1-inch balls, roll in sugar mixture.
  • Bake on lightly greased cookie sheets at 375° for 6-8 minutes.
  • Cool on wire racks.