brown sugar drops

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Dawn Cook
Strafford, MO

This cookie followed my son through his school years and is still a favorite of my husband and his co-workers. They are a soft cookie that is wonderful with milk,coffee, tea or just reaching into the cookie jar. I hope you enjoy them as much as my family has these past 30 years.

(2 ratings)
yield 5 dozen
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For brown sugar drops

  • 1 c
    soft shortening
  • 2 c
    brown sugar,firmly packed ( i like a mix of dark and light, but you can use what you have on hand)
  • 2
    large eggs
  • 1/2 c
    buttermilk ( or sour milk 1/2 tblsp vinegar to milk and let set for about 15 minutes)
  • 3 1/2 c
    sifted flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make brown sugar drops

  • 1
    Mix well shortening, sugar and eggs; Stir in buttermilk or sour milk Combine with sifted flour, baking soda and salt Chill dough for 20-30 minutes Drop spoonfuls on greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for 8-10 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen

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