This recipe comes from "A Collection Of The Very Finest Recipes Ever Assembled Into One Cookbook". From 1979. These are amazing cookies. I love sugar cookies, and was skeptical when I saw this recipe, but I thought I'd give it the benefit of the doubt, and just let me say, they are WONDERFUL. *NOTE*: Use fork tines dipped in brown sugar to form. It leaves a nice light "crust" if you will on top.

Ingredients

cup shortening (we use margarine)↗1
cups light brown sugar↗2
large eggs↗2
tablespoons water↗2
teaspoons vanilla↗2
cups flour↗3 1⁄2
teaspoons baking powder↗2
teaspoon baking soda↗1
teaspoon salt↗1
teaspoon cinnamon↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1
Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, water and vanilla.
2
Sift dry ingredients and mix well.
3
We take little balls of dough and mash down with fork; or you can roll it out and cut with cookie cutter.
4
Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350°.
5
A vanilla or caramel icing is good; or sprinkle brown sugar or coconut on top before baking.

Source: food.com

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