1 c. soft shortening or butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Mix shortening, sugar and eggs. Sift flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Stir in mixture. Roll into balls size of small walnuts. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and roll balls into mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 to 400 degrees. Bake until slightly browned but still soft. They puff up at first then flatten out. Bake 6 to 8 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen small cookies.