1/2 c butter, softened (margarine can be subbed)
1/2 c shortening
1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c flour
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp bkg soda
1/2 tsp salt
In separate bowl mix together 2 tsp cinnamon/2 TB sugar
Heat oven 400 deg. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, sugar, eggs. Blend in flour, tartar, soda & salt. Shape dough by rounded tspoonfuls into balls. Roll balls in cinnamon/sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 - 10 min or until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet.
(if using self-rising flour, omit tartar, soda & salt)
This recipe is family favorite. DO NOT OVERCOOK!! These should be soft & chewy so I bake only minimum time!