Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Brown Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar frimly packed; ⅔ cup vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs large; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon orange zest grated; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose; 1 cup raisins, seedless; 1/2 cup nuts chopped, if desired

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups brown sugar frimly packed
⅔ cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs large
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon orange zest grated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
1 cup raisins, seedless
1/2 cup nuts chopped, if desired

1
Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
2
Beat in eggs, milk and orange rind.
3
Stir together baking powder, spices, salt and flour.
4
Mix into sugar mixture.
5
Stir in raisins and nuts, if used.
6
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
7
Bake at 350 about 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.
8
Remove from baking sheets and cool cookies on rack.
9
Store in airtight tins.

615

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups brown sugar frimly packed, ⅔ cup vegetable shortening, 2 large eggs large, 2 tablespoons milk, and more.

Yes, Brown Sugar Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brown Sugar Cookies

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