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Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup canola oil
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for the tops of the cookies
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Preparation
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. To make the dough, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the eggs, oil, butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
4. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop the balls of dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Smear a dab of butter on the bottom of a glass, then dip it in granulated sugar.
7. Repeat until all are flattened. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the cookies are just barely turning brown around the edges. Allow to cool before eating.
Beware: Cookies are ultra-light and crumbly and don't travel well They're meant to be eaten at home!