| Prep time: | 15 Min |
| Cook time: | 10 Min |
| Ready in: | 25 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 5 dozen |
INGREDIENTS
* 1 cup shortening
* 1 1/2 cups white sugar
* 2 eggs
* 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons white sugar
* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
DIRECTIONS
* Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
* 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.
