Ruth's Snickerdoodles

1 c. shortening
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 T sugar
2 T. cinnamon

Mix shortening, sugar and eggs. Blend in dry ingredients, reserving the cinnamon and sugar. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in cinnamon and sugar Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 min. They will puff up at first, but then flatten out.