Snickerdoodles

  • 5- 1/2 C flour
  • 3 C sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 C shortening
  • 1 C butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • sugar & cinnamon (topping)

Combine all of the ingredients (except for topping).  Form walnut sized balls.  Roll in sugar & cinnamon mixture.  Place on a greased cookie sheet.  Bake 8-10 minutes @ 400.