Snickerdoodles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. softened shortening (part butter)
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Preparation

Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Mix shortening, 1 1/2 cup sugar and eggs thoroughly.
Sift together flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Stir into first mixture.
Form dough into balls the size of walnuts.
Mix together 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
Roll balls in the sugar mixture and place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.