1 c. soft shortening (1/2 butter)
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly. Sift remaining ingredients together and stir into shortening mixture. Roll into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll balls in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes.