Instructions:

Nilla Wafers

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon water

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Cream together sugars, shortening, egg, vanilla extract and salt in a large bowl.

Add the flour and baking powder. Add 1 tablespoon of water and continue mixing until dough forms a ball.

Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls and flatten slightly onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until cookies are light brown.

Makes 50 to 56 cookies.