1 c. soft shortening (part butter)
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour, sifted
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar (for coating)
2 tbsp. cinnamon (for coating)

Preheat oven to 400°F. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Sift together flour, cream of tartar and baking soda; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Roll dough into balls the size of walnuts. Roll balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.

These cookies puff up at first, but will flatten out.