Title: Braune Zucker Platzchen (Brown Sugar Cookies)
Categories: German Cookie Dessert
Yield: 6 Servings
| 1 1/2 | c | Brown sugar; frimly packed |
| 2 | | Eggs; large |
| 1 | tb | Orange rind; grated |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1/4 | ts | Salt |
| 1 | c | Raisins |
| 2/3 | c | Shortening |
| 2 | tb | Milk |
| 2 | ts | Baking powder |
| 1/2 | ts | Cloves |
| 2 | c | Unbleached flour |
| 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.