APPLE DOODLES

APPLE DOODLES 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening 1 cup sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup finely chopped peeled tart apple 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, optional Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in apple and, if desired, walnuts. Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 13-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.