1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup light brown sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup white sugar for decoration
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups all-purpose flour
Heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Make shortening: In a medium saucepan, mix shortening and oil. Stirring constantly, allow the shortening to melt.
Place brown sugar in a large bowl. Mix flour to make a stiff dough. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes, about 6 inches across. Place cookies 1 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into desired shapes.