sugar cookies

This is a classic sugar cookie recipe that yields crumbly, yet still slightly soft cookies.  It is a favorite in our family, and I'm sure it will become a holiday tradition in yours.

Sugar Cookies

1 c butter
1 c sugar
2 eggs
1 t soda
1/4 t salt
1 c vegetable oil
1 c powdered sugar
4 c flour
1 t cream of tartar
1 t vanilla

-cream butter and sugar together
-add eggs, oil, vanilla and powdered suga,r and mix well
-mix dry ingredients in separate bowl
-add dry to wet and mix until well combined
-roll dough into balls (about 1 T of dough)
-place on baking sheet and flatten with fork
-bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes, until cookies are lightly browned on edges
-cool on rack