Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon extract
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (or more)
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1 teaspoon ground mombassa pepper (you can substitute equal amounts of cayenne)
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1 large egg
Instructions
- Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and cinnamon extract, mixing well.
- Combine flour, soda, salt, ground cinnamon and ground pepper, mix well and add to creamed mixture, blending well. (Dough will be very stiff).
- Divide dough into thirds; roll each portion to 1/8 inch thickness on lightly floured waxed paper. Cut with desired cutters, and place 2 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. I found 6 minutes to work best in my oven. Remove to wire rack to cool.