These cookies have been enjoyed by my family since the 1960s.  I typically make them at Christmas and their aroma is an indication that the holidays are here.  This recipe makes about 5 dozen cookies.

Ingredients

• 225g butter
• 345g caster sugar (1 1/2 cup)
• 2 eggs
• 400g flour (2 3/4 cup)
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 Tbls caster sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon

Steps

• Preheat oven to 180C (170 fan).
• Line baking sheets with baking paper
• In a large bowl, mix butter, sugar, and eggs. When smooth, add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Mix together.
• Mix the 2 Tbls caster sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Take a pinch of dough and roll it in your hand. The roll should be 25mm in diameter. If the dough is too soft, put it in the refrigerator to harden.
• Roll the dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Place balls on baking sheet 3cm apart.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes. Cookies should be brown but still soft.
• Move to a rack to cool.