DROP SUGAR COOKIES

2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk

Have all ingredients at room temperature. Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda.

Cream together sugar, butter, shortening, and vanilla thoroughly. Add egg; cream until mixture is fluffy. Stir in dry ingredients until mixture is smooth; blend in milk.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with bottom of water glass which has been dipped in additional sugar.

Bake in a 400 degree F (hot) oven about 12 minutes. Cool.

Makes about 5 dozen (2-inch) cookies
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Arm & Hammer Baking Soda box, date unknown