Crescent Moon/Star Cookies

I got the recipe from a friend. Warning, these cookies are addictive. ;)

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 96 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup shortening
• 2  cups sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 5  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons cream of tartar
•  powdered sugar (optional)
•  colored crystal sugar (optional)
•  cinnamon (optional)

Directions

1. Cream shortening, sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, salt, and vanilla together.
2. Mix flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a separate bowl.
3. Add slowly to wet mixture until thoroughly mixed.
4. Roll into into one inch balls, then shape into crescent moons or stars.
5. Flatten slightly with a fork.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
7. After cookies have been baked, sprinkle with powdered or colored sugar and top with cinnamon.