Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Autumn Spice Cookies

From the kitchen of Marlayne

1 c Shortening
½ C margarine
1 C Sugar
1 C Brown Sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 ½ tsp. salt
2 tsp. Baking powder
2 tsp. Cinnamon
1 tsp. Ginger
1 tsp. Nutmeg
¼ tsp. Ground cloves
¼ tsp. Mace

Cream shortening, margarine and sugars together until light & fluffy. Add eggs & vanilla, mix thoroughly. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Add to shortening mixture and mix until smooth forming a soft dough. Chill for at least 1 hr.

On lightly floured surface roll dough ¼” thick. Cut with cookie cutter.
Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8-10 min. or until golden brown around edges.

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