Drop Nut Cookies

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

• Calories: 315 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• ¼ cup sour milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 3

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