Carolina Brown Sugar Cookies

I found this recipe in an old party menu cookbook. Haven't had a chance to try it yet but wanted to save it here.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 1  cup dark brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1  large egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  pinch salt

Directions

1. Cream sugar with shortenings, add egg and mix well. Add milk and vanilla.
2. Combine salt with baking powder and flour, sifting twice. Add to first mixture and blend well.
3. Drop by teaspoons onto a greased baking sheet.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until brown.
5. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.