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Brown Sugar Drops

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"Tasty little drop cookies made with buttermilk and brown sugar. A rewarding treat." — KATFROMOHIO

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Original recipe makes 6 dozen Change Servings

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

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Directions

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the buttermilk. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the buttermilk mixture until well blended. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until almost no imprint remains when touched with your finger. Remove from cookie sheets immediately to cool on wire racks.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 8 mins
READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 22, 2004

Growing up my Grandma always made these cookies-with maple frosting!! They are wonderful!! Try some frosting on them if you find them boring!

—WENDINBILL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 04, 2004

Very blah...wouldn't make it again.

—KIMC40

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7 Ratings

Nov 11, 2006

yes i always make them they go perfect with homemade glaze 1/4 margarin 2 C. powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-2 teaspoos of milk Heat margarin until delicate brown. stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.Stir in milk until smooth. Lightly galze each cookie. ENJOY!

—goldengoodies_sf

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Nov 09, 2011

fine but bland, nothing special

—Gin

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Nov 25, 2006

Instead of brown sugar drops, try molasses drops! Make this recipe but substitute 2 cups mild molasses and 2 cups granulated sugar for the 2 cups of brown sugar.

—Irene C

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Sep 04, 2011

They're not bad, but they taste kind of odd in a way I can't explain.

—morgi

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Nutrition

Calories
73 kcal
4%

Carbohydrates
10.7 g
3%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
3.1 g
5%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
0.9 g
2%

Sodium
55 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Brown Sugar Drops

Serving Size: 1/72 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 72
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 73
Calories from Fat: 28

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.1g 5 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 55mg 2 %
Potassium 19mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 10.7g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 0.9g 2 %
Sugars 6g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 4 %
Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 4 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate 7 %

* 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.