Crescent Moon/Star Cookies

Submitted by Chef #1102129

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

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 96 cookies
• Serves: 24

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.