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Shortbread Meltaways

Submitted by: Ruth Whittaker 
You'll need just five everyday ingredients to stir up a batch of these bite-size cookies from Ruth Whittaker of Wayne, Pennsylvania. Although they don't cost much--a mere 4¢ they're rich and melt-in-your-mouth good. 

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Butter Meltaways

Submitted by: Sue Call 
Beech Grove, Indiana field editor Sue Call suggests, 'Add variety to this recipe by substituting lemon flavoring for the vanilla plus a teaspoon of lemon peel.' 

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Lemon Meltaways

Submitted by: Mary Houchin 
Both the cookie and the frosting are sparked with lemon in these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. Field editor Mary Houchin of Lebanon, Illinois submitted the recipe. 

Chocolate Marshmallow Meltaways

Submitted by: Joanna Swartley 
Kids are thrilled to find a marshmallow hidden under this cookie's cocoa frosting. I enjoyed these cookies as a child, and now my own family loves them, too. 

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Coffee Shortbread

Submitted by: Dixie Terry 
'You'll be remembered for these cookies when you serve them for a morning coffee or at a gathering,' predicts Dixie Terry, Marion, Illinois. 'Melted chips drizzled on top make them look fancy, but they're so easy to make.' 

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Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies

Submitted by: Janis Gruca 
'At the downtown Chicago law firm where I work, we often bring in goodies for special occasions,' informs Janis Gruca of Mokena, Illinois. 'When co-workers hear I've baked these melt-in-your-mouth cookies, they make a special trip to my floor to sample them. Best of all, these crisp, buttery treats can be made in no time.' 

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Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Submitted by: Iona Hamilton 
Everyone who has tried these cookies says they're the best they've ever eaten. I'm sure the addition of pudding mix makes all the difference. 

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Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Submitted by: Carol Jernigan 
One day when making cookies, I discovered I didn't have any eggs. In a panic, I called my grandmother for expert advice, and she told me to use mayonnaise. These turned out to be the most moist and delicious cookies I'd ever eaten! 

Cinnamon Chip Cookies

Submitted by: Barbara Ehlers 
I've had this recipe for more than 40 years but can't recall its origin. Cinnamon, chocolate chips and orange peel pair nicely in these outstanding cookies. --Barbara Ehlers, Florence, Wisconsin 

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After-School Gingersnaps

Submitted by: Alice Thomas 
These cookies were always my favorite after-school treat. I could hardly wait to get home for my snack of gingersnaps and a tall glass of milk. Whenever I think of that special snack, I recall the warmth of home filled with the spicy aroma of ginger! 
 
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