Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together thoroughly shortening, eggs and sugar.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt and stir into first four ingredients.
3. 3
   Chill dough.
4. 4
   Roll into balls the size of a small walnut.
5. 5
   Roll in mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
6. 6
   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Bake until lightly browned, but still soft.
8. 8
   Will puff up at first, then flatten out.
9. 9
   Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Yields 5 dozen.