From The Redwall Kitchen (http://redwall.net/kitchen)
Sugar Crumpets
-1 C shortening
-1 1/2 C sugar
-2 eggs
-2 3/4 C flour
-2 t cream of tarter
-1 t baking soda
-1/2 t salt
-2 t sugar
-2 t cinnamon
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F Beat the shortening, 1 1/2 C sugar, and eggs together in a large bowl until thoroughly blended. Stir in the flour, cream of tarter, baking soda and salt. Roll dough into balls the size of small walnuts. Roll balls in a mixture of the cinnamon and sugar. Place about 2 in. apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 min. until lightly brown.Let cool before serving.
This recipe was contributed by Craklyn.