Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs together thoroughly. Sift together flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt.
2. 2
   Combine with shortening mixture.
3. 3
   Chill dough.
4. 4
   Heat oven to 400°.
5. 5
   Roll dough into balls the size of small walnuts.
6. 6
   Roll in 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon (fun part!).
7. 7
   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
9. 9
   These cookie puff up at first, then flatten out with crinkled tops.