Snickerdoodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar, eggs and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt.
Gradually add to first mixture, blending well.
Roll dough into walnut-sized balls.
Combine cinnamon and 2 Tbsp. sugar.
Roll balls in cinnamon mixture. Place on greased baking sheets, 2 inches apart.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 3 to 4 dozen.