Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly.
2. 2
   Sift together flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt and stir into shortening mixture.
3. 3
   Chill dough.
4. 4
   Roll into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Bake at 400° for about 8 minutes, until lightly browned, but still soft.
7. 7
   These cookies puff up at first, then flatten out with wrinkled tops.
8. 8
   Makes 5 dozen.