Fairy Drops

• butter↗1 cup
• granulated sugar↗1 cup
• sifted powdered sugar1 cup
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• cream of tartar↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• vegetable oil↗1 cup
• eggs↗2
• almond extract↗2 teaspoons
• flour↗4 1⁄2 cups
• colored sugar sprinkle↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl beat butter on medium for 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Add granulated sugar, powdered sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar and 1/2 tsp of salt.

3. 3

   Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

4. 4

   Beat in oil and eggs and extract until combined.

5. 5

   Beat in as much of the flour as as you can.

6. 6

   Stir in remaining flour by hand.

7. 7

   cover and chill for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Scoop dough into rounded spoonfuls.

9. 9

   Roll into balls.

10. 10

    Place balls on ungreased cookie sheet.

11. 11

    With bottom of a glass or a cookie stamp, gently flatten until about 1/4 inch thick.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with colored sugar.

13. 13

    Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

14. 14

    Transfer to racks to cool completely.

15. 15

    Prep time does not include chilling time.