Snickerdoodles

Ingredients :

• 1 Cup soft shortening
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 3/4 cups of flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions :

Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt together, then add shortening, sugar and eggs.  Mix thoroughly.

Chill dough.  Roll into balls about the size of a walnut. Then roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. (substitute nutmeg if preferred)

Bake in 400 degree oven on ungreased cookie sheet for 8-10 minutes.