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Tea Time Shortbreads 1965 (Canadian)
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 17 Minutes
Servings: 16
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.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. Cream the margarine, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
2. Add beaten eggs, vanilla, and zest.
3. Beat in well.
4. Combine in the flour and the salt.
5. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.
6. Drop onto parchment lined or greased baking sheet.
7. Bake 350 degrees for 11 to 12 minutes.
8. Bottom should be browned only.
9. Store after completely cooled in an airtight container.
10. May also dredge into icing powder and then store if desired.
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