Braune Zucker Platzchen (German-Brown Sugar Cookies) nicew and spicy

[Guest guest]

Braune Zucker Platzchen (German-Brown Sugar Cookies

 

1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed

2/3 cup shortening

2 eggs, large

2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon orange rind; grated

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cardamom

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups unbleached flour

1 cup raisins

1/2 cup 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.

Yields about 4 to 5 dozen cookies.

 

 

______________________________\

____

Never miss a thing. Make your home page.

http://www./r/hs