Basic Drop Cookies

Ari Rapkin

1 1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c butter or margarine
1/4 c shortening
1/2 c sugar
1/4 c packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Beat butter and shortening for 30 seconds. Add sugars and beat until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating well. Beat in dry ingredients. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Variations:

Lemon Yogurt Cookies
Pineapple-Coconut Cookies
Spicy Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

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