CREAM CHEESE COOKIES

By Tessie2



Ingredients:
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1/4 cup (60 mL) vegetable shortening
1/4 cup (60 mL) cream cheese (softened)
2 tsp (10 mL) granulated fructose
1 tsp (5 mL) granulated sugar replacement
1 egg
1 tblsp (15 mL) water
1 cup (250 mL) flour
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
dash salt

Instructions:
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Cream together shortening, cream cheese, fructose and sugar replacement.
Add egg and water, beating well. Sift together flour, baking powder and
salt, and add to creamed mixture. Mix until thoroughly blended. Shape
into a roll, 1 1/2 in. (3.75 cm) in diameter. Refrigerate at least 2
hours or overnight. Cut into thin slices and place on ungreased cookie
sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 C) for 8 to 10 minutes.