Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
3. 3
   Beat together shortening and 1 1/4 cups sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture.
5. 5
   Combine remaining sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
6. 6
   Roll dough into balls.
7. 7
   Roll each ball into cinnamon mixture.
8. 8
   Place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until lightly brown.