Maple Syrup Cookies

• shortening↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1⁄3 cup
• egg↗1
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗
• maple syrup↗3⁄8 cup
• flour↗2 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• water↗1 tablespoon

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Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cream shortening with sugar.

2. 2

   Add egg.

3. 3

   Dissolve baking soda in a little hot water with the vanilla, salt and maple syrup

4. 4

   Sift together flour and baking powder.

5. 5

   Add to creamed mixture

6. 6

   Drop by teaspoonful onto greased pan.

7. 7

   Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or lightly browned.