No-Roll Sugar Cookies

This is a very yummy cookie! Ginger Snaps have competition.

1 cup sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup margarine
1 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
4 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt

In large bowl, beat sugar, powdered sugar and margarine until light and fluffy. Add oil, vanilla and eggs; blend well. Stir in flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight for easier handling.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.

VARIATIONS:
Almond Sugar Cookies: Add 1 teaspoon almond extract with the vanilla.
Orange Sugar Cookies: Add 2 teaspoons grated orange peel and 1 teaspoon cinnamon with the dry ingredients.