SNICKERDOODLES (COOKIES)

Here is a cookie that the kids and adults love!

Snickerdoodles

2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
5 1/2 c. flour
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. sugar
4 tsp. cinnamon

Cream together with a mixer, the shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Sift together (in a separate bowl) the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture. Shape dough into balls and roll in the 4 Tbsp. sugar and 4 tsp. cinnamon (mixed together). Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.