Grandma Gerths Snickerdoodles

Heat oven to 400 F. Mix shortening, sugar and eggs thoroughly. Blend dry ingredients stir in. Roll into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll in mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on un-greased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. These cookies puff up at first, then flatten out.

Makes about 5 dozen cookies.