Snickerdoodle Cookies - shortening

Method

• Mix shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs thoroughly.
• Blend flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt.
• Stir into shortening mixture.
• Shape dough into balls the size of walnuts; roll in the mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
• Place on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes.
• The cookies puff up a little, then flatten a little when they come out of the oven.
• Don't overbake or they may get a little hard.
• Makes about 3 dozen, unless making real small balls, then makes more.