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SPICED COOKIES

"The Settlement Cookbook" (1903 edition)
THE WAY TO A MAN'S HEART
Under the Auspices of "The Settlement"
(The Milwaukee Settlement House)

Spiced Cookies No. 1

INGREDIENTS

· 5 whole eggs
· 1 lb. brown sugar
· 2 teaspoons cinnamon
· 1 teaspoon ground cloves
· 1 teaspoon vanilla
· 1 teaspoon ginger
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· Flour to roll

DIRECTIONS

Mix the above together, add enough flour to handle it, roll it into small balls and bake on greased pans.
 

Spiced Cookies No. 2

INGREDIENTS

· 1/2 cup butter
· 2 cups brown sugar
· 4 eggs
· 1 teaspoon each of cloves and cinnamon
· 4 cups flour
· 2 teaspoons baking powder

DIRECTIONS

Cream butter and sugar, add the eggs beaten slightly one at a time, then flour.  Roll out and bake as the above cookies.