Brown Sugar Cookies

Yields:	4 to 5 dozen
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	Preparation	20 minutes
	Cooking	12 minutes
	Ready In	22 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2	cups	brown sugar	frimly packed
2/3	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

Directions

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 350 about 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.

Remove from baking sheets and cool cookies on rack.

Store in airtight tins. Makes about 4 to 5 dozen cookies.

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My girlfriend has the same exact recipe she gave to me that has been in her Family for generations. The flavor is outstanding and they do not last long in my house!

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