Grandma's Brown Sugar Drop Cookies

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These are great EASY cookies. My grandmother made them for years.

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Updated on March 4, 2020
2
Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup shortening

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 ½ tablespoons hot water

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

  2. Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and mix well.

  3. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Stir into mixture. Add flour, salt and cinnamon. Mix well.

  4. Drop by spoonful onto cookie sheet. Bake 10 - 12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

241 Calories
12g Fat
30g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 241
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 271mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 18g
Protein 3g
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 55mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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