1/2 c. butter
1-1/2 c. all-purpose four
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

In a mixing bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add about half of the flour, the 1 cup sugar, the egg, vanilla, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Beat till thoroughly combined. Beat in remaining flour. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Combine the 2 tbsp. sugar and the cinnamon. Roll balls in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375°F for 10-11 minutes or till edges are golden. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

Makes about 3 dozen.