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5 cups all-purpose flour

2 Tsps. baking powder

1 Tsp. baking soda

1 cup vegetable shortening

2 cups granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup milk

1 Tsp. vanilla extract

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Preheat the oven to 350*. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.

Combine the flour, baking powder, & baking soda.

In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening & sugar. Beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Beat in the milk & vanilla extract. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.

Drop the dough by spoonfuls 1�-inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 8-10mins, until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.