Preheat oven to 400°
In a mixer cream the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time mixing until combined then add the vanilla.
Mix together the dry ingredients (flour through salt) in a bowl. Add the dry ingredients until well mixed.
Mix the 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a bowl. Shape balls into rounded tablespoons and roll in the coating.
Place on baking sheet about 2 inches separating each.
Bake 8 - 10 minutes. Remove from oven and take off of the baking sheets to cool.