Patty Dineen Reynolds

  • 1/2 C shortening
  • 1/2 C butter
  • 1-1/2 C sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2-3/4 C flour
  • 2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1 tsp soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Mix shortening, butter, sugar, and eggs. Blend in flour, cream of tartar, soda, and salt. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in mixture of 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten balls slightly with the bottom of a cup dipped in sugar. Bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes.