Easy Snickerdoodle Cookies Without Butter courtesy: the Frugal South These beauties are made with vegetable oil instead of butter as classic Snickerdoodles are made. The result is a bit lighter cookie without the diet-busting hit of butter. While they may not appeal to everyone, you should try making up a batch and see for yourself. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups A/P flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon s ...