Snickerdoodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening, softened
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Mix together thoroughly the shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs. Sift together flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt; stir into shortening mixture. Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon. Place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, but still soft (8 to 10 minutes) in 400\u00b0 oven.