VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Braune Zucker Platzchen (Brown Sugar Cookies)
6 Servings
1 1/2 c brown sugar,frimly packed
2/3 c shortening
2 eggs,large
2 T milk
1 T orange rind,grated
2 t baking powder
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t cloves
1/4 t salt
2 c unbleached flour
1 c raisins
1/2 c nuts,chopped, if desired
Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs,
milk and orange rind. Stir togethr 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. Makes
about 4 to 5 dozen cookies.