1 c 10x sugar

1 c granulated sugar, plus more for pressing

1 c (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 c vegetable oil

2 tsp vanilla

2 lg eggs

5 c flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cream of tartar

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a lg bowl, cream together the sugars, butter, oil, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Sift the dry ingredients together in a bowl. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Form the dough into balls on ungreased baking sheets and press flat to about a 1/2″ thickness with a glass dipped in granulated sugar. Bake until the edges are golden, about 20 minutes. Cool the cookies on a wire rack or plate and then put into sealed containers.

Makes 2-3 dozen cookies