1 cup shortening
1 ½ cup sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4c. flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cream of Tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 Tablespoons of white sugar
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the batter until blended.
- Roll the dough into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned, but still soft.