SNICKERDOODLES

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 3/4 cups plain flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine shortening, 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Gradually add to first mixture, blending well. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Combine cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar. Roll balls in cinnamon mixture. Place on greased baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes 3-4 dozen. —Diane Allison, Winston County