Ingredients

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

Method

  • Mix together soft shortening, sugar and eggs.
  • Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
  • Mix all together and form into balls the size of walnuts.
  • Roll in a mixture of sugar, cinnamon and cloves.
  • Bake at 400° for about 10 minutes.