1938 Boston Brown Cookies Recipe
Today Glen bakes this 1938 Boston Brown Cookies Recipe. These cookies are a take on "The Boston Cookie" recipe found in many American cookbooks and newspapers starting in the early 1880's. There are a few variations to the recipes, mostly with regards to spicing and the fruits used. They share what seems like a common ancestor in early Hermit recipes.
Ingredients
| Shortening | 3/4 Cup (12 tbs) | |
| Soda | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Walnuts | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Raisins | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Dates | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Flour | 2 Cup (32 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Eggs | 2 | |
| Salt | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Allspice | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ground cloves | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cinnamon powder | 1 Teaspoon |
Directions
GETTING READY:
1. Preheat oven to 190ºC (375ºF).
MAKING:
2. Cream together shortening, sugar and eggs.
3. Mix salt and spices into flour.
4. Stir flour into creamed mixture a little at a time.
5. Stir in fruit and nuts.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
7. Makes about 36 cookies.
SERVING:
8. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level: Easy
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 18
