Ingredients

1 cup shortening1-3/4 cups sugar, divided 2 large eggs, room temperature2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons cream of tartar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1-1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.

In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and remaining sugar. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in cinnamon sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool.