1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix shortening, the 1 1/2 cups sugar, and eggs thoroughly. Sift together flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt. Form dough into balls the size of walnuts. Roll in mixture of 2 teaspoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.