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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 teaspoons cinnamon

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix the first three ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the Flour, Cream of Tartar, Baking Soda, and Salt. Add the mixed dry ingredients to the first mixture.
  • Dough may be chilled first. Make balls the size of walnuts and roll in a mixture of the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet. Do not place cookies too close together as the balls spread out.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.