Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups flour
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
In a medium mixing bowl, cream together 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 (optional).
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done.
Remove from baking sheets to wire rack and cool.
Store in airtight tins.
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