TEA TIME SHORTBREADS 1965 (CANADIAN)

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these are dainty melt in your mouth cookies that I have been making for 30 years. please give it a try for your cookie tray or for the older folks with a nice cup of tea.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 17m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup margarine (solid type at room temp)
3 ounces cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
2 beaten eggs
2 tablespoons freshly grated orange rind
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini chocolate chip

Steps:

  • Cream the margarine, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add beaten eggs, vanilla, and zest.
  • Beat in well.
  • Combine in the flour and the salt.
  • Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
  • Drop onto parchment lined or greased baking sheet.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 11 to 12 minutes.
  • Bottom should be browned only.
  • Store after completely cooled in an airtight container.
  • May also dredge into icing powder and then store if desired.

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