Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together shortening, sugar and eggs.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, tartar, soda and salt.
3. 3
   Mix all together.
4. 4
   Chill dough.
5. 5
   Roll into balls the size of walnuts.
6. 6
   Roll in mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon.
7. 7
   Place about 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
8. 8
   Bake until lightly brown but still soft. These cookies puff up at first, then flatten out with crinkled tops.
9. 9
   Bake in 400° oven 8 to 10 minutes.