blueberry cookies

(1 RATING)
71 Pinches
Hampton, IA
Updated on Mar 13, 2011

I get strange looks when asked what kind of cookies these are....but they always go over very well!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup mixed shortening and butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 - egg
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4-1 cup blueberries (fresh is best if available)
  • - pecan or walnut halves-optional

How To Make blueberry cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 and grease cookie sheets.
  • Step 2
    Cream sugar, shortening and lemon rind until well blended, add egg and beat well.
  • Step 3
    Sift dry ingredients and add milk. Fold in blueberries. Drop spoonfulls on cookie and top with pecan or walnut half if desired. Bake 12-15 minutes.

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