1 cup butter or shortening
                1 1/2 cups sugar
                2 eggs
                2 3/4 cups flour
                2 tsp cream of tartar
                1 tsp baking soda
                cinnamon and sugar mixed to taste

                Mix together butter and sugar until smooth, then add eggs,
               cream of  tartar, and baking soda.  Stir in flour until well mixed.
               Roll into  balls about 1" in diameter and roll in cinnamon and
               sugar to coat.   Place on ungreased cookie sheets and bake 8-10
               minutes at 400.   Cookies are done when they are just barely
               browning.