SLICE-AND-BAKE COOKIES

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"I love this cookie dough since it's so versatile," relates Monica Gibbons of Dayton, Ohio. "You can add any kind of chips or nuts you like."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups "extras" (any one or combination of the following: chocolate, butterscotch, toffee or peanut butter chips, chopped candied cherries or nuts)

Steps:

In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in 1-1/2 cups "extras". Shape into a 15x2-in. roll; wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Chill 2 hours or up to 1 week. , To bake, cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.