Snickerdoodles

1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 and 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
2 and 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar

2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon

Combine 2 Tbsp. sugar and 2 tsps. cinnamon in small bowl; set aside.

Cream margarine and shortening in a large mixing bowl, gradually adding sugar until well blended.
Add eggs and continue beating until incorporated.
Add flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; mix well.

Using your hands, shape dough into balls, approximately 2 inches in diameter.
Place on plate or tray until ready to dip in cinnamon sugar mix.
Roll balls in cinnamon sugar and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove immediately to wire rack to cool.

Makes 2-3 dozen, depending on size.