Celestial Sugar Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Sift flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt together.
2. 2
   Beat butter, oil, sugar and confectioner's sugar in separate mixing bowl until creamy.
3. 3
   Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Add dry ingredients gradually and beat until well blended.
5. 5
   Chill, covered for 1 hour.
6. 6
   Shape dough into 1 inch balls and coat balls with additional sugar.
7. 7
   Arrange balls on ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Press in additional color sugar for holiday decoration.
9. 9
   Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until lightly brown.
10. 10
    Cool and store in airtight container.
11. 11
    For variations: Add 1 tsp of almond extract or lemon extract, add 1/2 crushed almonds or hazelnuts, add 1 TBS finely chopped lemon zest, add 1 TBS crushed peppermint candies, roll in colored sugar for holidays, or use decorative glass to create pattern on each cookie.