2 3/4 c. sifted all purpose flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. soft shortening
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs, unbeaten
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Sift together flour. Cream of tartar, baking soda and salt. With electric mixer at medium speed, or "cream" (or with spoon), thoroughly mix shortening with 1 1/2 cups sugar and eggs until very light and fluffy. At low speed, or "blend", beat in flour mixture until batter is doughlike; chill until easy to handle. Start heating oven to 400 degrees. Form dough into walnut size balls; roll in 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon, mixed. Place, 2 inches apart, on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or until done. Makes 5 dozen