1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. vegetable shortening
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 lg. egg
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

1. Place butter and shortening in large mixing bowl. Cream together on medium high speed.

2. Add sugar gradually. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

3. Add egg and vanilla; mix well using medium speed.

4. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in separate bowl. Add to butter/sugar mixture in 3 additions, mixing well after each addition. Dough will be stiff.

5. Fill a cookie shooter with the dough. Use desired disc.

6. Press cookies on ungreased, uncoated baking sheet.

7. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges. Do not over bake.