1 c. shortening
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Sift together flour, soda, salt and cream of tartar.
Cream shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar thoroughly. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat. Add sifted dry ingredients and mix well.
Chill dough until easy to handle (1 hour). Combine 1/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll dough into small balls and dip into sugar and cinnamon mixture. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 10-12 minutes. Makes about 80.