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Ingredients
- ● 1 cup shortening
- ● 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- ● 2 eggs
- ● 2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- ● 1 tsp. baking soda
- ● 2 tsp. cream of tartar
- ● 1/4 tsp. salt
- ● 3 tbsp. white sugar
- ● 3 tsp. ground cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the shortening and 1 1/2 cups of white sugar until smooth. Stir in the eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; stir into the batter until blended.
3. Roll the dough into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in a mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned, but still soft.