Snicker-doodle Cookies

Ingredients:

For the cookies

1 cup shortening (soft)

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 3/4 cup flour (sifted)

2 teaspoons cream tarter

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

For the cinnamon/sugar topping

2 teaspoons sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

Directions:

Mix together well the shortening, sugar, and eggs. Then sift together the flour, cream tartar, salt, and baking soda then stir into the shortening mix.  Mix together the cinnamon and sugar for the topping. Chill the dough. Roll into walnut size balls, then roll in cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place two inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet and bake on 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned but still soft.

Makes about 5 dozen.