Sugar Gems

Name: Sugar Gems
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup vegetable oil; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon cream of tartar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Additional sugar or colored sugar

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar or colored sugar

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, oil and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2

Roll into 1-in. balls; dip tops in sugar or colored sugar. Place sugar side up 2 in. apart on ungreased
3

. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.