Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Cream shortening and sugar.
2. 2
   Add eggs and beat well.
3. 3
   Sift together flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt.
4. 4
   Gradually stir into creamed mixture.
5. 5
   Chill dough 2 hours or more.
6. 6
   Form into balls the size of walnuts.
7. 7
   Roll each ball in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
8. 8
   Bake at 400° for about 10 minutes.
9. 9
   (Cookies should be lightly browned, but still soft.)
10. 10
    Makes 4 dozen cookies.