In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and 1½ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
In a medium size bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Add ⅓ of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low until incorporated. Add another ⅓ of the flour mixture and repeat. Add the final ⅓ of the final mixture and beat just until incorporated.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour (or overnight) in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and the cinnamon. Stir to combine.
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball of dough in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet fitted with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Bake for 10–14 minutes, or until the cookies no longer look raw in the middle. Let cool and serve.
Notes
The recipe calls for the cookies to be rolled in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon. I tried subbing turbinado sugar for the granulated sugar and it produced a cookie with a crispier exterior, though I don’t think they were as attractive as the cookies made with granulated sugar. Stick with granulated sugar for rolling! I recommend silicone baking mats for baking the cookies to ensure the cookies don't stick.