1 1/2 c Brown Sugar, Frimly Packed 1 ts Cinnamon
2/3 c Shortening 1/2 ts Cloves
2 Eggs, Large 1/4 ts Salt
2 tb Milk 2 c Unbleached Flour
1 tb Orange Rind, Grated 1 c Raisins
2 ts Baking Powder 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 350F 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