Nanny's Sugar Cookies

Andy visiting Nanny and Flippo's house to show off his fish.

Nanny was Moo Moo's sweet neighbor, who never turned any of us away when we came running to her door as children.  She often had a tin of delicious homemade sugar cookies to share, which is probably why we visited so often.  These cookies are crisp and sandy tasting, with a crunchy sugar coating.  The recipe makes a big batch, so you'll have plenty to share with your own neighbors.

Nanny's Sugar Cookies


1 C. softened butter (the real thing)
1 C. powdered sugar
1 C. granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 C. wesson oil
2 t. vanilla
1 t. salt
1 t. baking soda
1 t. cream of tartar
4 1/4 C. flour

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.  Add the eggs one at a time.  Stir in the wesson oil and the vanilla.  Add the salt, soda, and cream of tartar to the flour.  Slowly add the flour mixture to form a dough.  Cover and chill for several hours.  Scoop the cookies with a small ice cream scoop onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with PAM.  Once on the cookie sheet, flatten with a glass that has been dipped in sugar.  Bake at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes.  Check at about 10 minutes to make sure they are not too brown.