Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

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   Preheat the oven to 325F.

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   Place the margarine, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl and stir vigorously until smooth and creamy.

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   Add the flour, cinnamon, and baking soda and stir until thoroughly combined.

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   Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of the dough about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until lightly browned on the edges.

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   Baking soda and baking powder are both leavening agents, which means they cause baked goods to rise, but theyre used in different situations.

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   To be effective, baking soda must be combined with acidic ingredients.

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   This causes carbon dioxide bubbles to form, which raises the dough.

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   Baking powder contains everything it needs to raise dough when combined with liquid ingredients, so it can be used in recipes that dont include acidic ingredients.

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    And sometimes both are used.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.