I make these all the time, in fact, our seven year old granddaughter helps me roll them and dip them in sugar. This is the best recipe for sugar cookies that I have come across - they literally melt in your mouth.

BEST SUGAR COOKIES

5 cups flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a large mixer bowl. Beat on medium speed until well mixed. Chill for an hour.

Roll bits of dough into small balls (about 1/2-inch diameter). Press onto ungreased cookie sheet with the bottom of a glass dipped in sugar.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until done but NOT brown.

Note: These also freeze very well. You can tint it with food color for holidays.

Makes 6 dozen

Board: Holiday Cooking and Baking at Recipelink.com
From: Judy/AZ 1-7-1999
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