Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles have long been a family-favorite at our house. This is a recipe given to me by my grandmother on my mom's side. Mattie Evans, the heroine in Snow Melts in Spring likes to bake and this is one of her recipes, too. (You will also find this recipe in the back of my first book.)

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

In medium sized bowl, mix shortening, sugar and eggs until soft. Sift together...