Ingredients

1 Cup butter, softened
3/4 Cup shortening
2 Cup sugar
1 Tablespoon water
1 Teaspoon vanilla
3 Cup flour
1 Teaspoon baking soda
1 Teaspoon baking powder
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Cup roasted salted sunflower seeds

Instructions

Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add water and vanilla and mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed butter mixture and mix well. Stir in sunflower seeds. Shape into 1-inch balls and place approximately 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 11 to 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire rack to cool. Makes about 10 dozen cookies.