Amish Sugar Cookies 
Makes 5-6 dozen

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
                   
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2. Mix together vegetable oil (yes, 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil),
   sugar and eggs. Mix in the flour, baking soda, baking powder,
   buttermilk, salt and vanilla. 
3. Pour tsp-sized amounts of batter onto cookie sheets, leaving
   plenty of room in between. These cookies will puff up
   and get large. 
4. Bake for 8-10 mins.