Snickerdoodles

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cup sifted flour
• 2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons cinnamon

Instructions:
Cream shortening and sugar until creamy. Add eggs and beat well. Sift flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt and mix thoroughly. Roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll balls in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Place on ungreased cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees until lightly browned but still soft.
Makes 5 dozen cookies

Becky