Heat oven to 400 º (moderately hot). Mix shortening, 1 ½ cups sugar, and eggs thoroughly. Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting. Blend flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt; stir in. Shape dough in 1” balls. Roll in mixture of 2 tbsp. sugar and cinnamon. Place 2” apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. These cookies puff up at first, then flatten out. This recipe makes 6 dozen cookies.
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