Snickerdoodles IV

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 2
Mix the shortening , sugar, and eggs until creamy. Mix the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Blend the wet with the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon until well-blended.

Step 3
Roll the dough into the size of small walnuts.

Step 4
Prepare the cinnamon and sugar mixture by mixing the cinnamon and sugar.

Step 5
Roll the cookie dough into the cinnamon and sugar mixture until coated and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6-10 minutes watching to make sure they don't burn. They should be very lightly brown and still soft looking on top. When they cool, they will crack a little on top.