Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons sugar

Instruction

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and beat well.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, cream or tartar, cinnamon, and salt, and add to sugar mixture. Mix well
  • Chill dough for at least an hour.
  • Mix together 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 4 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl.
  • Shape dough into balls (I use a tablespoon to scoop it out to make sure the cookies are the same size). Roll into sugar mixture.
  • Place 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° for about 7 minutes, or until the edges are set.