Every Way Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first six ingredients in a large bowl and mix together until well blended.
2. 2
   Add salt, baking soda and cream of tartar to flour.
3. 3
   Sift over creamed mixture,add crushed nuts.
4. 4
   Use one teaspoon of batter and roll into a ball.
5. 5
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
6. 6
   Flatten with a floured fork.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with granulated sugar.
8. 8
   Bake at 350 for 12 minutes.
9. 9
   Do not let brown.
10. 10
    Variations:.
11. 11
    *Peanut butter cookies- omit the cup of oil and substitute a cup of peanut butter and more crushed nuts.
12. 12
    *macaroons- add 1 cup finely grated coconut; flatten only slightly.
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    *raisin nut cookies- add raisins and nuts.
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    *chocolate, butterscotch chip cookies- add chocolate or butterscotch chips; flatten slightly.
15. 15
    *pecan cookies- add pecans; flatten slightly.
16. 16
    *christmas cookies- dice red and green maraschino cherries; drain well.
17. 17
    Add cherries and nuts to batter; flatten slightly.
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    *filled cookies- roll cookies into a ball and place on cookie sheet; flatten slightly and make an indentation in the center; fill with jam.