Snickerdoodles

Another of Taylor's favorites.
From: Betty Crocker Cookbook
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 T. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
Heat oven to 400. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, 1 1/2 c. sugar and the eggs. Blend in flour, cream of tartar, soda and salt. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls.
Mix 2 T sugar and the cinnamon; roll balls in mixture. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Immediately remove from baking sheet.