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Apple Doodles

2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup finely diced peeled tart apple
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 16, 2008

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fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking
powder, baking soda and salt; stir half into the creamed mixture.
Stir in the apple, walnuts if desired and remaining dry ingredients.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart onto lightly greased baking
sheets. Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.