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

Mix first 3 ingredients together. Sift dry ingredients together and then add to shortening mixture. Chill dough 1 hour or more. Roll into balls the size of walnuts. Mix 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl and roll dough balls in this. Place 2-inches apart on cookie sheet and bake at 375°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Watch carefully as the sugar coating can make them burn easily.