Washboard Cookies

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Course : Cookies
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 3 1/2 dozen
 

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup butter or margarine -- softened
1 Cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon hot water
1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 Cups flour
1 Cup sugar
 

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, cream butter brown sugar and egg. Stir together baking soda and water; add to creamed mixture. Add vanilla and flour; mix well. Shape into walnut-sized balls. Place on greased cookie sheets; flatten with fork that has been dipped in water. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 325~F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on waxed paper.