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Sugar Cookies


Published: Friday, January 23, 2026

1 c. butter, softened

1 c. canola oil

1 c. sugar

1 c. confectioners' sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp. vanilla extract

4½ c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cream of tartar

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil and sugars. Beat in eggs until well blended. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Drop by small teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. —About 5 dozen.

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