Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix the shortening, sugar and eggs together thoroughly.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350F
3. 3
   Sift the flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt together and stir in shortening mixture.
4. 4
   Chill dough.
5. 5
   Mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a small bowl,.
6. 6
   Roll dough into small balls the size of a small walnut.
7. 7
   Roll in sugar/cinnamon mixture.
8. 8
   Place about 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
9. 9
   Bake until lightly browned -- but still soft, about 10-12 minutes.
10. 10
    (These cookies puff at first, then flatten out with crinkled tops).