Gold Cookies

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When i was a kid we made these cookies to use extra egg yolks. They are reminiscent of snickerdoodles, but much better! Prep time includes chilling the dough.

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Steps

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Mix together shrtening , sugar and egg yolks.

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Stir in milk and vanilla.

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Add in flour , baking powder and salt.

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Chill dough.

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Roll into balls the size of walnuts and roll balls in mixture of nuts and cinnamon.

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Place 3 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.

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Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes , until golden brown , but still soft.

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Yields 5 dozen 2-inch cookies.

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Ingredients

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butter flavor shortening, sugar, egg yolks, milk, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, pecans, cinnamon