Snickerdoodles

1 c. shortening

1 1/2 c. sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

3 c. flour

2 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Spice Mixture

1 tsp cinnamon

2 T. sugar

Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and mix well. Roll into small balls and dip the top into the spice mixture. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes or until slightly cracked on top.