Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, combine the butter, shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and the eggs and mix thoroughly.
3. 3
   Sift together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt, and stir into the shortening mixture.
4. 4
   In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with the cinnamon.
5. 5
   Shape the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls and roll each ball in the cinnamon sugar.
6. 6
   Arrange the dough balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. 7
   Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Transfer the cookies to wire racks for cooling.
9. 9
   Store in an airtight container.