DELICATE SUGAR COOKIES 
1 stick butter, softened
1 stick margarine, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar (plus additional for coating cookies)
1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. quick cooking rolled oats (not instant)
Confectioners' sugar for dusting the cookies

In a large bowl with electric mixer, cream together the butter, butter and 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, beat in the flour and oats. Roll teaspoons of the dough into balls and arrange the balls 2-inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten the balls with the bottom of a small juice glass, dip in additional granulated sugar.

Bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until pale golden. Cool cookies and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Makes about 60 cookies.

 

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