Snickerdoodles

1 cup softened butter
1 1/4 cup sugar
2 3/4 cup flour
2 tsp. cream of tarter
Mix and then add
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp.salt
Mix and roll into balls. Roll in colored sugar or cinnamon and sugar mix. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet on 400 degree's for 8 to 10 minutes.

This recipe my dad really enjoyed. I changed it from the original that called for shortening.