VANILLA COOKIES 
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 tsp. Sweet `N Low (3 packets)

Start heating oven to 400 degrees. Grease cookie sheet lightly. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Work shortening with spoon until creamy; gradually add sugar, continuing to work until light. Add egg, vanilla and Sweet `N Low; beat well. Thoroughly mix in flour mixture.

Refrigerate about 1 hour. Roll 1 teaspoon of dough to form a ball 36 in all. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet; press flat with bottom of glass (2 1/2 inches in diameter) so dough is thin and flat. press with tines of fork to form design. Bake 6-8 minutes or until brown. Makes 36. 32 calories each.

 

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