Title: Braune zucker platzchen (brown sugar cookies)
 Categories: German, Cookies, Desserts
      Yield: 6 servings
 
  1 1/2 c  Brown Sugar; Frimly Packed
    2/3 c  Shortening
      2 ea Eggs; Large
      2 T  Milk
      1 T  Orange Rind; Grated
      2 t  Baking Powder
      1 t  Cinnamon
    1/2 t  Cloves
    1/4 t  Salt
      2 c  Unbleached Flour
      1 c  Raisins
    1/2 c  Nuts; Chopped, If Desired
 
  Cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs,
  milk and orange rind.  Stir togethr baking powder, spices, salt and
  flour.  Mix into sugar mixture.  Stir in raisins and nuts, if used.
  Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.  Bake at 350
  degrees F. about 10 to 12 minutes, or until done.  Remove from baking
  sheets and cool cookies on rack.  Store in airtight tins.
  
  Makes about 4 to 5 dozen cookies.