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Apple Cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 C. margarine, softened
1 C. brown sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 C. flour
1/2 C. quick oats
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. wheat germ
1 C. chopped apple

In a mixing bowl, cream togther margarine and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine remaining dry ingredients, and gradually add to creamed mixture, blending well. Stir in chopped apple. Drop by teaspoonfuls on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool.

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Texas Christmas Cookies

Ingredients:
1/2 C. shortening
3/4 C. peanut butter
1/3 C. sugar
1/3 C. packed brown sugar
1 egg
2 T. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-1/2 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
Extra granulated sugar
9 oz. bag chocolate stars or Hershey’s kisses (milk chocolate)

In mixing bowl, beat shortening and peanut butter until well blended. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; blend well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to creamed peanut butter mixture. Shape dough into 1″ balls. Roll in granulated sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Immediatly place chocolate piece on top of each cookie, pressing down so cookie cracks around edges. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Yield: 4 dozen

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M&M Cookies

Ingredients:
1 C. shortening
3/4 C. white sugar
3/4 C. brown sugar
1 tsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 C. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 package M&Ms

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add vanilla, water, and eggs; mix well. Add flour, salt, and soda; blend well. Stir in M&M candies. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove to wire rack to cool. Yield: 4 dozen.

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