SUGAR COOKIES

Makes 4 dozen cookies

INGREDIENTS

1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)

1 cup powdered sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

4 cups all purpose flour

PREPARATION

Thoroughly cream, oil and butter along with the sugars in an electric mixer with the paddle attachment.  Add vanilla and eggs.  Sift all dry ingredients together and stir into the butter mixture.  Chill dough for approximately 30 minutes for easier handling.  Roll dough by teaspoonful into balls.  Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and press the cookie dough down into a flat circle.  Lightly sift powdered sugar over the tops of the cookies. 

Bake cookies in a 350 degree F oven for approximately 12 minutes or until lightly browned.  Remove from oven and cool.  While still slightly warm, sift additional powdered sugar over the cookies.  Remove from cookie sheet onto wire rack until cool completely.