Snickerdoodles

I have both recipes and a few others that belong to Mom or at least from my childhood. I think Mom always doubled the recipe.

1/2 c. soft shortening (can use part butter)
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 1/3 c. flour
1 tsp. cream of tarter
1/2 tsp. soda
1/8 tsp. salt

Mix shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly. Sift remaining ingredients together and stir into first mixture. Roll into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Place 2" apart on ungrease baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for  8 to 10 minutes, until lightly brown but still soft. (They puff up at first, then flatten out) Cool: store in covered jar. This makes 2 1/2 dozen cookies.