Family Traditions

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking.
2. Mix baking soda, salt, cream of tartar and flour together in a bowl and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat powdered sugar, white sugar and softened margarine together until smooth.
4. Add in oil, eggs and vanilla and beat with mixer until combined. Slowly add flour mixture, mixing with a strong spoon until cookie dough forms.
5. Roll the dough into 2-inch balls (or larger for larger cookies) and then roll the top ½ of the cookie ball in a separate bowl of granulated sugar (it’s fun to use colored sugar) then place on cookie sheet.
6. Space the cookies about 3 inches apart and then use a decorative cookie stamp (like the set below) to smash down the sugar covered cookie ball (the more you smash the thinner and crispier the cookie will be). If you don’t have a fancy cookie stamp, the bottom of a decretive glass or sugar bowl will work just fine!
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 min or until the bottom of the cookies begin to turn golden brown. It’s better to pull them out a little bit early if you’re not sure they’re done…however, the smell should tell you.
8. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack.
9. Store cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature.