SWEDISH ANGEL'S SUGAR COOKIES

*SWEDISH ANGELS*
Another variation to the plain sugar cookie. I never did find out why they're called Swedish Angels. Does anyone know? Makes 2 to 3 dozen.

1/2 cup	Butter or margarine, softened	125 mL
1/2 cup	Shortening, softened	125 mL
1/2 cup	Granulated sugar	125 mL
1/2 cup	Lightly packed brown sugar	125 mL
1	Large Egg	1
1 tsp	Vanilla	5 mL
2 cups	All purpose flour	450 mL
1 tsp	Baking soda	5 mL
1 tsp	Cream of tartar	5 mL
1/4 tsp	Salt	1 mL
1/2 cup	granulated sugar for top	125 mL
1/2 cup	cold water	125 mL
Preheat oven to 350°F [170°C]). Cream butter, shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar in large bowl. Add egg and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Stir in flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and salt just until blended. Shape dough into small balls (teaspoon/5 mL size) and dip top half of ball in water then sugar. Place on wax paper and using the bottom of a glass flatten slightly; transfer to ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8-11 minutes or just until golden. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets. Remove to wire racks; cool completely. Store in airtight container, or freeze.