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DAD'S COOKIES

Yield: 8 dozen Time: 8 - 10 mins, Temp: 375°
1 1/2 cups shortening 1 tsp. baking soda

2 cups brown sugar 1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp, vanilla 2 cups rolled oats

2 eggs 2 cups dessicated coconut

2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening well, gradually add the sugar and beat until light and

fluffy. Add vanilla and well beaten eggs; sift flour, and measure, then
sift again with the soda and baking powder. Add rolled oats and coconut.
Add dry ingredients to the first mixture and blend well. Drop from teaspoon
onto a greased cookie sheet and press flat with a floured fork and bake.
These cookies spread while baking,

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BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES

Yield; 6 dozen Time: 10 mins, Temp: 375°
1/2 cup butter 1 tsp. soda

1/2 cup shortening 1 egg

1/2 cup white sugar 2 cups flour

1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla

2 tsp, cream of tartar
Cream butter and shortening well, add sugars and cream thoroughly. Add
unbeaten egg and vanilla and beat well. Stir in sifted dry ingredients.

Roll in balls, flatten with a fork. Bake in a moderate oven,
From: Mrs, R. E, Gillanders, Box 35, Lloydminster,

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BUTTERSCOTCH CRISPS

Yield: 5 dozen Time: 15 mins, Temp: 400°
4 cup butter 1/2 tsp. salt

1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup cherries

1 egg 1/2 cup coconut

2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup dates

1 tsp, soda 1/2 cup nuts

1 tsp, vanilla

Cream butter and sugar, Add egg and vanilla. Sift the dry ingredients
together and add to creamed mixture, Stir in the fruit and nuts, Drop
from a teaspoon onto a lightly greased cookie sheet and press down with a
fork,

From: Mrs, Bob Garez, Smoky Lake,

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