4 lg. eggs, 1 beaten for basting cookies before baking
1 stick butter
1 stick margarine
1 tbsp. Crisco shortening
1/4 c. peanut or Mazola oil
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
2 1/2 to 3 c. flour
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Separate the whites from the 3 eggs and beat well in a small bowl. In a large bowl, beat the remaining yolks, sugar, shortening, butter, butter, milk, oil, and spice for about 5 minutes at high speed with an electric beater or by hand until creamy.

Then add the beaten egg whites and mix by hand until smooth. Slowly sift in the flour and baking powder and mix in by hand until workable - but not too dry. Form the dough into shapes (braids, twists, etc.); place onto an ungreased pan or cookie sheet. Beat the remaining egg and brush lightly over the cookies. Bake at 350°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.