Margene's Snickerdoodles

I've tried other recipes over the years, and these are by far my favorite.  Guaranteed to make your mouth water!

Margene's Snickerdoodles

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. margarine
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Mix shortening, butter, 1 1/2 c. sugar, and eggs thoroughly.
Measure flour by sifting.
Blend flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
Stir into shortening mixture.
Shape dough into 1" balls.
Mix together 2 Tbsp. sugar and cinnamon.
Roll dough balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 7-8 minutes.

Makes 6 dozen.