HOMEMADE PECAN SANDIES

HOMEMADE PECAN SANDIES 2 sticks butter, unsalted (1/2 lb., softened) 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar, granulated 1 cup confectioner's sugar (sifted) 2 eggs (large) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups flour, all purpose (500 gr.) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups pecans (chopped) 1/2 cup sugar, granulated (for decoration) Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, vegetable oil, 1 cup white sugar and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and roll each ball in remaining white sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto un~greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.