Basic Drop Cookies


This is the blank canvas from which all other drop cookies are created. Try different extracts, decorate them any which way, or mix in some nuts -- you are limited only by your imagination.

Estimated Times:
Est. preparation time:
 10 mins
Est. cooking time:
 24 mins

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter and margarine, softened
2 1/4 cups flour, divided
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla

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Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a large bowl cream shortening and butter until well blended. Add 1 cup flour, sugar, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Beat until combined, then stir in remaining 1-1/4 cups flour.

Drop batter by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring to wire racks.

Yields: 36 cookies

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