Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together sugar, salt and shortening until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add eggs and vanilla; beat until very light.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, soda and cream of tartar.
4. 4
   Blend into first mixture until well blended.
5. 5
   Do not beat too much after beating in eggs.
6. 6
   Shape into small balls (about the size of a walnut).
7. 7
   Roll in sugar and spice mixture.
8. 8
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 400°.
9. 9
   These will puff up and flatten as they cool.
10. 10
    Makes about 5 dozen.