Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Measure flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a sifter.
3. 3
   Sift, and set aside.
4. 4
   Mix shortening, sugar, and egg together with an electric mixer until creamy.
5. 5
   Slowly mix in the dry ingredients to the wet.
6. 6
   Small amounts at a time.
7. 7
   Stir until blended.
8. 8
   Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll in cinnamon sugar.
9. 9
   Place on ungreased cookiesheet about 2 inches apart.
10. 10
    Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Cookies are done when the edges of the cookies just slightly begin to gain color.
12. 12
    Cracks will form with small bubbles popping.
13. 13
    You do not want a golden color.