Minnesota Blueberry Cookies

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup mixed shortening and butter
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1 egg
2 cups flour
1/4 cup milk
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 - 1 cup blueberries
Pecan or walnut halves (optional)

Cream sugar, shortening and lemon rind until well blended; add egg and beat well. Sift dry ingredients together, add with milk. Fold in blueberries; drop on greased cookie sheet. Top with nut halves, if desired. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Yield: 2 dozen

Happy Baking,

Betsy
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