Sugar Gems

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 lb margarine (I've never used butter)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/4 cups white flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

1. 1

   Mix sugars, margarine, oil and egg.

2. 2

   Stir in rest of ingredients.

3. 3

   Roll in small walnut sized balls.

4. 4

   Flatten with the bottom of a beverage glass that has been sprayed with vegetable oil and dipped in sugar.

5. 5

   Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

6. 6

   They will NOT be brown when finished. Do not over bake. Leave on cookie sheets for 5 minutes and then remove to cool.