Goldberry Grove
Central Cook Book · 1963

Spice Drop Cookies

From Mrs. Clifford Hansen, Governor's Mansion, of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

  • CourseCookies & Bars
  • Oven350°F
  • Ingredients12
  • Steps6

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  1. Step 1: Cream the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and molasses.

  2. Step 2: Sift the flour with the soda and spices.

  3. Step 3: Add the sour milk alternately with the flour mixture.

  4. Step 4: Add the nuts and raisins last.

  5. Step 5: Drop by teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.

  6. Step 6: Bake at 350°F.

What we changed or couldn’t read (2)
  • No baking time is given.
  • "Sour milk" is milk soured naturally or with a little vinegar or lemon juice; buttermilk is a common substitute.
Central Cook Book, 1963. Compiled by The Woman's Club of Logan, Inc., Logan, West Virginia.Transcribed by Goldberry Grove, with thanks to Marshall University.
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