Room 157 Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar for decoration

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a large bowl, mix the white sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, mix the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the sugar mixture. Roll into balls, and arrange 2 to 3 inches apart on cookie sheets.

Bake 9 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet before transferring to wire racks.