Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cream together sugars, shortening, egg, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Add the the flour and baking powder. Add 1 tablespoon of water and continue mixing until dough forms a ball.

Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls and flatten slightly onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until cookies are light brown.

This recipe yields 50 to 56 cookies.

Yield: 50 to 56 cookies

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