Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and 3/4 cup sugar.
2. 2
   Add egg and beat well.
3. 3
   In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
4. 4
   Add the sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
5. 5
   Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 400°F.
7. 7
   On a small plate, mix together 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
8. 8
   Roll dough into balls about the size of a walnut.
9. 9
   Roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar.
10. 10
    Place on ungreased cookie sheet, leaving room between each ball.
11. 11
    Bake 10 minutes or until edges are light brown.