Di's Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

Name: Di's Brown Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed; ⅔ cup vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon orange peel, grated; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup raisins; ½ cup nuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed
⅔ cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
½ cup nuts, chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
In a large mixing bowl cream together brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
3
Beat in eggs, milk and orange peel.
4
In a separate bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
5
Mix into the sugar mixture, then stir in raisins and nuts.
6
Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
7
Bake 10-12 minutes or until done.
8
Remove from baking sheets, and cool on wire rack.

615

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 ½ cups brown sugar, firmly packed, ⅔ cup vegetable shortening, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons milk, and more.

Yes, Di's 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.

Di's Brown Sugar Cookies

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