1 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix 2 teaspoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs until fluffy. In a separate bowl, mix flour, soda, and salt thoroughly and add to shortening mixture. It should form golf ball sized balls. Roll in sugar/cinnamon mixture. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake just until the cookies are set (about 10 minutes). 2 dozen.