Rocks

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Rocks

Recipe By : Suburban Cookie Book Portage PA
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 Cups Brown Sugar
1 Cup Shortening
1 Cup Figs,Raisins Or Dates -- chopped
1 1/2 Cups Rolled Oats
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1 Cup Nuts -- chopped
2 Eggs -- well beaten
2/3 Cup Sour Milk
2 Cups Cake Flour -- sifted
1/2 Teaspoon Cloves
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon

Cream shortening and sugar, add eggs beating thoroughly. Measure sifted
flour and sift with baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add rolled
oats. Add alternately with milk to first mixture. Add nuts and fruit. Mix
and drop by teaspoonfuls on oiled baking sheet. Bake in 375 degree oven
about 12 minutes. Yields 50 servings.

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NOTES : This recipe came from a cookie cookbook that was given to me from my
husband's grandmother. Which was put together by the women in her Portage,
Pennsylvania town.