Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Sift together the flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Cream the shortening.
2. 2
   Gradually beat in sugar and eggs.
3. 3
   Stir in dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Chill dough about 1 hour.
5. 5
   Form balls the size of small walnuts.
6. 6
   Roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
7. 7
   Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake in hot oven (400°) until lightly browned, but still soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
9. 9
   These cookies will puff at first, then flatten out with crinkled tops.
10. 10
    Makes 5 dozen.