German Cookies Recipe

Name: German Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter or shortening; 2 c. brown sugar; 2 eggs; 1 c. sour milk or buttermilk; 1 tsp. soda (in milk); 2 1/2 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1 tsp. allspice; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. nuts

Servings: persons

3/4 c. butter or shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 c. sour milk or buttermilk
1 tsp. soda (in milk)
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. raisins
1 c. nuts

1
Sift dry ingredients and set aside.
2
Beat eggs, sugar and shortening until fluffy.
3
Add milk, dry ingredients, raisins and nuts.
4
Mix only until moistened.
5
Pour into a greased jelly roll pan (12 x 17-inch) or whatever will produce a 1 or 2-inch cookie. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
6
Ice with a thin layer of chocolate frosting or coffee frosting while still warm.
7
Produces a brownie-like cookie.
8
Christmas is not complete without this one! Yield:
9
Twenty 2-inch squares.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. butter or shortening, 2 c. brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 c. sour milk or buttermilk, and more.

Yes, German 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.

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