Dough
1/2 c. softened butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt
Coating
4 tbsp. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. cinnamon
Preheat oven 400 F.
Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Cream butter, shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and mix for 1-2 minutes.
Sift together flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda.
Add dry mixture to wet mixture a little at a time, until everything is incorporated.
Mix together flour and sugar for coating.
Form dough into balls that are a bit smaller then a walnut, then roll in sugar mixture.