1 1/2 c Brown Sugar, Frimly Packed
2/3 c Shortening
2 Eggs, Large
2 tb Milk
1 tb Orange Rind, Grated
2 ts Baking Powder
1 ts Cinnamon
1/2 ts Cloves
1/4 ts Salt
2 c Unbleached Flour
1 c Raisins
1/2 c Nuts, Chopped, If Desired
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.
Yields
6 Servings