Mom's Cookies

Mom's Cookies

5 Reviews

“This is one of my mom's favorite cookies that she made quite often. Mom had lots of family and friends over and they always had these cookies on hand with tea.” - by Carol

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 3 to 4 dozen

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cream together the shortening and the butter. Add the brown sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs until well blended.
  3. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves over the creamed mixture. Mix in then stir in the raisins, nuts and dates.
  4. Drop cookies onto ungreased baking sheets and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (48 total)

  • Calories
  • 111 cal
  • 6%
  • Fat
  • 5.2 g
  • 8%
  • Carbs
  • 15.7 g
  • 5%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (5)

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AmberMonbleau
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AmberMonbleau

"These are great cookies. I substituted butter for shortening. I took them to a woman's tea party and they were a hit. Thanks so much for the recipe...." See more"

Sarah
11

Sarah

"BEST COOKIES EVER! TRY IT ONE ICE CREAM, IT IS THE BEST!..." See more"

Mrs. Weston
9

Mrs. Weston

"Great cookies, they disappeared so quickly I will need to make some more...." See more"

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