- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In large bowl of electric mixer, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
- Sift flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually mix into creamed mixture.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with the bottom of a glass dipped in flour.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Makes 3 dozen large cookies.
Approximate Nutrient Analysis per cookie:
190 calories, 12 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 85 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 2 g protein