Papa's Sugar Cookies

Papa's Sugar Cookies

1 C. butter softened
1 C. canola oil
1 C. sugar
1 C. confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
2 T. butter flavoring
1 T. grated orange peel
1 T. vanilla extract
5 1/2 C. all purpose flour
1/4 C. ground macadamia nuts
1 1/2 t. soda
1 t. salt
1 t. cream of tartar
1 t. ground cinnamon
additional granulated sugar

In a large bowl beat butter, oil and sugars until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in butter flavoring, orange peel and vanilla.

Combine flour, nuts, baking soda, salt, cream of tartar and cinnamon; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Roll into 1" balls, then roll in additional sugar. Place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in additional sugar. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks.