Snickerdoodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
sugar and cinnamon

Preparation

Mix shortening, sugar and eggs together thoroughly.
Sift together flour, cream of tartar, salt and soda; add to creamed mixture.
Chill dough (if needed).
Roll into balls about walnut size.
Roll balls in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
Place on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Should be soft.