I use this recipe, these cookies never spread)
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla.Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
