Braune Zucker Platzchen(Brown Sugar Cookies)

Yields:	4-5 dozen
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	Preparation	15 minutes
	Cooking	15 minutes
	Ready In	30 minutes

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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, optional

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 degrees F. about 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.

Remove from baking sheets and cool cookies on rack.

Store in airtight tins.

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