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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : German
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 Cups Brown Sugar; Frimly Packed
2/3 Cup Shortening
2 Eggs; Large
2 Tablespoons Milk
1 Tablespoon Orange Rind; Grated
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Cloves
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
2 Cups Unbleached Flour
1 Cup Raisins
1/2 Cup Nuts; Chopped, If Desired
Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and
orange rind. Stir togethr 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 degrees 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.
