Cinnamon Spice Drop Cookies recipe

4 servings

1 1/2 cups butter flavored shortening

2 cups light brown sugar

1/2 cup dark brown sugar

2 eggs

1/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons salt

2 cups cinnamon chips

1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease cookie sheets.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter flavored shortening, light brown sugar and dark brown sugar.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla, blending until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda and salt; stir into the batter until well blended.

Mix in cinnamon chips and if using, pecans.

Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, just until the cookies lose their gloss.

Remove from the cookie sheets to wire racks to cool.