Vanilla Cookies




2-1/2 c     flour
8     T     unsalted butter, plus extra for pans
1/2   c     shortening
3/4   c     sugar
2           eggs
2     t     vanilla extract


Preheat oven to 375. Sift flour. Cream butter and shortening together until light and fluffy, gradually add sugar and beat until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and beat until well mixed. Add sifted flour, mixing slowly until thoroughly combined. Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto 2 greased baking pans and bake at 375 until lightly browned around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. They can be frozen after cooking. Makes 4 dozen.