2 2/3 cups sifted flour

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter or margarine

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons sugar

halved pecans or walnuts -- optional

1. Sift together flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt -- set aside. 2. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time; beat well after adding each. 3. Add dry ingredients. Refrigerate 1 hour. 4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheet. 5. Press half a nut into center -- sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar mixture. 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.