Snickerdoodles

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 cup flour
2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
(Variation: Add 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.)

Roll balls of dough in:
Mix - 2 Tablespoons sugar
2 Tablespoons cinnamon

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400* for 8-10 minutes.