Cinnamon Crinkles

2 2/3 cup of sifted flour

2 tsp cream of tartar

2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup butter or margarine

1 1/2 cup of sugar

2 eggs

2 Tbs. ground cinnamon

3 Tbs. sugar

halved pecans or walnuts (optional)

Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt -- set aside. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beat well after adding each.  Add dry ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour.  Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Press half a nut into center -- sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake at 350' for 12-15 minutes.