Snickerdoodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft shortening (part butter)
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix thoroughly shortening, sugar and eggs.
Stir together and stir in flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt.
Roll into balls the size of small walnuts.
Roll in mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake until lightly browned, but still soft, 8 to 10 minutes at 400\u00b0.