Snickerdoodles

From JillyBoel

Here is the recipe for the world famous "Snickerdoodles."

Mix thoroughly:

• 1 cup soft shortening (part butter)
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs

Sift & stir in:

• 2 3/4 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Roll into balls (size of walnuts) and into mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon On ungreased pan
2. Put 2" apart and cook till lightly browned
3. 8-10 minutes at 400 degrees F.

Makes about 5 dozen.