This is a great and SIMPLE recipe for sugar cookies.
AMISH SUGAR COOKIES
4 1/2 cups of All-Purpose flour
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of cream of tarter
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1 cup of (2 sticks) of butter, softened
1 cup of oil
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of confectioners sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
colored sugar, for coating
1. Sift the flour, salt, cream of tarter, and baking soda into a medium bowl and set aside.
2. Beat the butter, oil, and sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the flour mixture and beat until smooth.
3. Gather the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least an hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
5. With floured hands, shape the dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a chilled glass dipped in color sugar. Sprinkle with the colored sugar.
6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
7. Let stand for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
ENJOY!!!