1 c. sugar
1 c. oil
2 sticks butter
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
4 1/2 c. plain flour

Mix together first 5 ingredients. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Drop by scant teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Dip fork in sugar and press on top of cookies. Bake 12 minutes or less on 325 degrees.