Snickerdoodles

Directions

1. 1
   Mix together thoroughly shortening, eggs and sugar.
2. 2
   Sift together and stir in flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Chill dough.
3. 3
   Roll into walnut size balls.
4. 4
   Roll these in mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
5. 5
   Place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Bake until lightly brown but still soft.
7. 7
   Bake in 375° oven for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   The cookies puff up at first but flatten out with crinkly tops.
9. 9
   Makes 2 dozen (2-inch) cookies.