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| unsalted butter: 1/2 cup |
| shortening - baking: 1/2 cup |
| granulated sugar: 1 cup |
| baking powder: 1 tsp |
| salt: 1/4 tsp |
| eggs: 1 |
| vanilla extract: 1 tsp |
| all-purpose flour (unsifted): 2 1/4 cups |
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1. In a large mixing bowl beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
2. Continue as directed in individual recipes.