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Ingredients
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Lightly greased cookie sheet
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 500 mL
- 2 tsp baking powder 10 mL
- 1⁄2 tsp salt 2 mL
- 1⁄2 cup softened shortening 125 mL
- 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar 175 mL
- 1⁄2 cup packed brown sugar 125 mL
- 1 egg 1
- 1 tsp vanilla 5 mL
- 1⁄2 cup chopped nuts 125 mL
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