Snickerdoodle Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

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

SUGAR MIXTURE:
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. nutmeg

DIRECTIONS:

Combine first 4 ingredients. Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add flour mixture, mix well. Take about 1 teaspoon of dough and dip in sugar mixture. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets and bake at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes.