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

Mix first 3 ingredients thoroughly. Then sift together and stir in remaining ingredients. Chill dough. Roll into balls the size of small walnuts. Mix sugar with cinnamon and roll balls in this mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.