Ingredients

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

Method

  • Mix together first 5 ingredients.
  • Sift together and stir in the next 3 ingredients.
  • Roll in ball, size of a small walnut. Roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned, but still soft.
  • Makes 5 dozen.