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* Exported from MasterCook *

"Buttery" Drop Cookies

Recipe By :B&B Adams
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Drop
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease baking sheet with shortening.
Combine shortening, sugar and milk in medium bowl.
Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Beat until blended.
Combine flour, salt and baking powder.
Mix into creamed mixture at low speed until just blended.
Drop level measuring tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto baking
sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 7 to 9 minutes, or until set. Cool 2 minutes on
baking sheet. Remove to cooling rack.

There are several variations that can be used with these cookies such as
frosting them as wreaths or ornaments for the holiday season.
Using a chocolate frosting between two cookies for a sandwich.
Or dipping 1/2 of the cookie into chocolate frosting then into nuts.
NOTE: For larger cookies, drop 2 level measuring tablespoonfuls of dough
into a mound for each cookie. Place 3 inches apart on baking sheet. Bake at
375 degrees F for 11 to 13 minutes, or until set. Cool 2 minutes on baking
sheet. Remove to cooling rack.