Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening, sugar and eggs.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt.
3. 3
   Stir into creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Roll into balls the size of small walnuts.
5. 5
   Roll in mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
6. 6
   Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 325° until lightly browned but soft.
8. 8
   These cookies puff up at first, then flatten out with crinkled tops.
9. 9
   Serves 5 dozen.