Drop Nut Cookies Recipe
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Drop Nut Cookies

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sour milk
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 314 | Total Fat: 14.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2003 by SEAVU   view full review
These cookies are moist and tasty and very easy to make! I made three kinds of cookies for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by Phyllis   view full review
Absolutely wonderful!! I made this recipe exactly as written. Exactly 12 minutes in the oven...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2007 by roweena   view full review
mmm...these were so yummy! great tender texture with slightly crisp edges. I mixed 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by Erica_Farr   view full review
Very good. I added white chocolate chips
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by carrie8706   view full review
Excellent recipe. Definitely added to my yearly Christmas cookie list. I too used the vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2009 by Elliott Treves   view full review
I followed recipe, but substituted gluten free rice flour for all-purpose flour. It came out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2007 by lanel   view full review
Excellent cookie. Really easy to make. I used the lemon juice tip for the sour milk and added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by Irene C   view full review
I've found that this recipe is even better if you substitute 1 cup of mild molasses & 1 cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by CHEFB1 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
These cookies are a five star cookie but I would suggest not adding nutmeg. I added just 1/4...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2008 by Lulu Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
they were delicious! everyone loved them and they were all gone before 10am when i brought...

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