Ingredients for Di's Brown Sugar Cookies
- 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- Vegetable Shortening
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- All Purpose Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Ground Cinnamon
- Ground Cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended)
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How to Make Di's Brown Sugar Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened shortening and 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, ½ cup milk, and 1 teaspoon orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in 1 cup raisins and ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended).
- Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Remove from baking sheets and let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
544g
Fat
80g
Carbs
72g
