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
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix together 1 cup soft shortening (I use 1/2 butter), 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs. Sift together and stir in flour, cream of tartar, soda, salt. Chill dough and roll into balls (walnut size). Roll in mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.

Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned but still soft 8 to 10 minutes. Approximatley 5 dozen 2 inch cookies.