Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Mix cinnamon and sugar in small bowl and set aside.
3. 3
   Cream shortening and sugar; add egg.
4. 4
   Mix until smooth.
5. 5
   Blend dry ingredients and stir into creamed mixture. Roll mixture into balls the size of walnuts.
6. 6
   Roll balls in sugar/cinnamon mixture until covered.
7. 7
   Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Bake for 8 to 10 minutes (cookies will puff up at first, then flatten out).
9. 9
   Cool on cooling rack.
10. 10
    Makes about 2 1/2 dozen 2-inch cookies.