1/2 c. butter flavored shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter flavored shortening
1 tbsp. milk
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Cream 1/2 cup shortening, sugar and milk in medium mixer bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 3 to 9 minutes. Brush surface of warm cookies with melted butter flavored shortening for more butter flavor. Remove to cooling rack. Yield 3 dozen, 2 inch, cookies.