Drop Nut Cookies

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What is Christmas without the little extras like nuts, spice and fruit. I am enclosing this recipe to share a little joy with you.

2
Servings:
18
Yield:
3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening

  • 2 cups packed brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup sour milk

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Cream together the shortening and the sugar. Add the eggs and beat for 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla, salt, sour milk, flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and cinnamon. Stir in the chopped walnuts. Drop cookies 3 inches apart on a baking sheet.

  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 minutes. Chopped dates can be added for extra flavor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315 Calories
14g Fat
44g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 24g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 141mg 3%

* 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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