1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2Mix the shortening , sugar, and eggs until creamy. Mix the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt in another bowl. Blend the wet with the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon until well-blended.
3Roll the dough into the size of small walnuts.
4Prepare the cinnamon and sugar mixture by mixing the cinnamon and sugar.
5Roll the cookie dough into the cinnamon and sugar mixture until coated and place onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 6-10 minutes watching to make sure they don't burn. They should be very lightly brown and still soft looking on top. When they cool, they will crack a little on top.
