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Originally shared on the web 09/04/2012

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 c. powdered sugar
2 eggs, beaten
3⁄4 c. oil
2 t. vanilla extract
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 t. cream of tartar
candy coating: white, orange and dark
chocolate
small candies, lollipop sticks

Beat butter and shortening until fluffy; add sugars, beating well. Beat in eggs, oil and vanilla. In a separate bowl, combine flour and remaining ingredients except candy coating and candies. Cover and chill 2 hours. Shape dough into 11⁄2 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Insert a stick about one inch into each ball. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 11 minutes, until set. Let cool 2 minutes on baking sheets; cool completely on wire racks. Coat with melted candy coating. Decorate with candies. Pipe whiskers with white candy coating. Makes 41⁄2 dozen.