BROWN SUGAR COOKIES (GERMAN)

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I found this recipe at www.fooddownunder.com and made these cookies for my family's annual Oktoberfest 2008. They were a big hit. They turned out soft and moist and tasted like a spice cookie with a hint of orange flavor.

Provided by MarthaStewartWanabe

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, cream together 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 (optional).
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done.
  • Remove from baking sheets to wire rack and cool.
  • Store in airtight tins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 33.7, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 8.4, Protein 0.9

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