Basic Sugar Cookies

Name: Basic Sugar Cookies
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 5 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1⁄2 tsp. baking soda; 1 tsp. cream of tartar; 2 cups granulated sugar, divided; 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar; 1 1⁄2 cups butter; 3 large eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla; 3⁄4 cup vegetable oil

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Makes: 60Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 45 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Makes: 60

Ingredients

5 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
1 1⁄2 cups butter
3 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3⁄4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
Sift the flour, soda, and cream of tartar together and set aside. Cream together 1 1⁄2 cups granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then add the vanilla. Add the oil and beat until smooth. Slowly add the dry ingredients, blending well.
Step 3
Roll dough into balls about 1 1⁄2 inches in diameter, roll in remaining 1⁄2 cup sugar, then place on a cookie sheet 3 inches apart. (If the dough is too soft, refrigerate until it can be easily worked.) Flatten cookies slightly with a glass bottom dipped in sugar, and bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.