Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix shortening, sugar and eggs together.
2. 2
   Sift remaining ingredients.
3. 3
   Blend the two mixtures.
4. 4
   Chill dough.
5. 5
   Roll into balls the size of a walnut, then roll in mixture of 2 Tbsp. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon.
6. 6
   Place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375° for 8 to 10 minutes (I bake mine 8 minutes**).
7. 7
   These cookies will puff up at first, then flatten with crinkled tops. Yields about 36 cookies.
8. 8
   (I double the recipe.)