Chocolate Drop Cookies

Directions

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   Mix
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   thoroughly the shortening, sugar and egg.
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   Stir in the buttermilk
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   and
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   vanilla.
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   Sift
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   together
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   and stir in the flour, baking
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   soda,
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    salt
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    and cocoa.
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    Chill at least 1 hour. Drop by spoonful on a greased cookie sheet.
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    Bake at 400° for 8 to
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    10 minutes.
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    When cool, frost with your favorite creamy frosting. Makes 3 dozen.