Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Cream together well the shortening, eggs and sugar.
2. 2
   Add soda, flour, cream of tartar and salt.
3. 3
   Mix together well.
4. 4
   Let stand 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Roll into balls the size of walnut or larger if desired. Then roll balls into a mixture of equal parts sugar and cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Bake 10 to 12 minutes in a 400° oven.
7. 7
   Bake until brown but still soft.
8. 8
   These cookies puff up first, but flatten out with crinkled tops.