Snickerdoodle Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Combine flour, cream of tartar, salt and soda.
3. 3
   Stir into creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Add vanilla.
5. 5
   Shape into balls the size of walnuts.
6. 6
   Combine remaining sugar with cinnamon, mixing well. Roll each ball in cinnamon mixture.
7. 7
   Place on a greased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Flatten slightly.
9. 9
   Bake at 400° for 8 minutes or until the first cookie begins to fall.
10. 10
    Yields 5 dozen.