Mix Together 1  cup butter flavored shortening (Margarine or Butter) 1 1/2  cups sugar 2  eggs

Sift Together 2 3/4  cups flour 2  teaspoon cream of tartar 1  teaspoon baking soda 1  teaspoon salt

Cookie Coating 1 1/2  tablespoons sugar 1 1/2  tablespoons ground cinnamon

At room temperature beat shortening at high speed until creamy.
Add sugar and eggs beat until mixed with shortening.
Gradually shift dry ingredients into shortening, egg and sugar mixture.
Beat until all dry ingredients have been added and mixed.
Refrigerate dough for two hours.
Roll dough into balls the size of small walnuts.
Roll dough balls in coating mixture.
Place coated dough balls two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 400° for approximately 8 to 10 minutes.

Yield: Approximately 5 dozen when using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop.