Meg's Sugar Cookies

I think these are the best cookies I have ever had. Well okay, there are some really good chocolaty cookies recipes out there but these definitely hold their own. This recipe was given to me by my sister-in-law Meg and I would say they are a cross between a sugar cookie and a snickerdoodle.  These are extremely easy to make, and they freeze very well. When you are asked to bring cookies to a coffee or Bible study or school event, make these instead of getting the ones at the grocery store.  

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Beat until well creamed:

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter

3 egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon*

Add:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

Mix until well combined.  Roll dough into approximately 1 1/4 inch balls, roll in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar and place on an ungreased baking sheet.  Mash down with a fork as shown in the picture and bake for 12 to 14 minutes.  Ovens vary, of course, so you might need to adjust the time a little.

*  I recommend that you try Penzey's Extra Fancy Vietnamese cinnamon.  Penzey's has stores in a lot of cities and a website:  www.penzeys.com.  A little expensive but worth it.