My Aunt used to make the best sugar cookies. Over the years I tried to make them just like hers but they always came out more thick and chewy (which isn't bad) but I love a light crispy cookie that melts in your mouth. A friend shared this family recipe with me a few years ago . . .
Preheat oven to 375°
cream together until light and fluffy
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
sift together and add to 1st mixture (mix well)
4 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
roll into small balls
place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
press cookies with a glass dipped in sugar
bake 8-12 minutes (don't let cookies get brown)
let cookie sheet cool for 5 minutes
cookies will firm up and are easier to pick up
transfer cookies to cooling rack
note: you will need to use a little butter on the bottom of your glass before dipping in sugar for the first time.
