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Apple Doodles

Recipe By :Best of Country Cookies
Serving Size : 42 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Drop
Formed

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely diced peeled tart apple
3/4 cup chopped walnuts -- optional

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla.
Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir half
into the creamed mixture.
Stir in apples, walnuts if desired and the remaining dry ingredients.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 3" apart onto lightly greased baking sheets.
Bake at 375 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire
racks to cool.