Easy Gifts from the Kitchen: Brown Sugar Cookies

Brown sugar cookies store well for gift giving. Put them in a resealable plastic container, place a bow on top and add the recipe card.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cup flours
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Baking Instructions:

1. Mix brown sugar and shortening, pressing out lumps with the back of a large spoon or the tines of a fork.
2. Stir flour and baking soda until well blended.
3. Mix in egg and vanilla.
4. Add a little bit of milk if the dough is too dry.
   
5. Preheat oven to 325°.
6. Spray cookie sheet with spray oil.
   
7. Place large spoonfuls of mixture on the cookie sheet.
8. Place in center rack in oven.
9. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes.