Line a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment paper sprayed with cooking spray.
Combine the sugar, cinnamon, shortening, corn syrup and vanilla in a medium size bowl.
Use a wooden spoon to combine the mixture until it is well mixed.
Pour the cinnamon mixture on the prepared sheet. Use the palms of your hands to press and flatten the mixture to be about 1/4" thick.
Bake until cinnamon sugar mixture is melted and slightly bubbly. This will take about 40-45 minutes, but watch it closely.
Cool completely, and then cut into small pieces.
Notes
This recipe makes about 2 cups. We often double the recipe. The calories shown are based on the recipe making 2 cups, with 1 serving being 1/4 cup of chips. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**