A recipe for Brown Sugar Cookies. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Brown Sugar Cookies shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 1/2 c. Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed2/3 c. Shortening
2 Eggs, Large
2 Tbs. Milk
1 Tbs. Orange Rind, Grated
2 Tsp. Baking Powder
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp. Cloves
1/4 Tsp. Salt
2 c. Unbleached Flour
1 c. Raisins
1/2 c. Nuts, Chopped, If Desired
Directions
Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and orange rind. Stir together baking powder, spices, salt and flour. Mix into sugar mixture. Stir in raisins and nuts, if used. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 F about 10 to 12 minutes, or until done. Remove from baking sheets and cool cookies on rack. Store in airtight tins. Makes about 4 to 5 dozen cookies.
