Snickerdoodles

The best snickerdoodles I've had. Be sure not to over bake, or they will be too hard.

1 cup butter shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cup sugar
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp salt
cinnamon and sugar, enough in which to roll cookie dough

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream shortening, eggs, and sugar. Sift dry ingredients and mix into the shortening mixture. Roll into balls, and cover with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

(Source: Mom's recipe box)