Brown Sugar Drops – A Cozy Autumn Favorite

🍪 Brown Sugar Drops – A Cozy Autumn Favorite 

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, there's nothing quite like the comforting aroma of fresh-baked cookies wafting through the kitchen. At Lula Grove, we cherish the charm of old-fashioned recipes, and today we're sharing a timeless treat:

Brown Sugar Drops.

This vintage recipe is a perfect companion for fall bake sales, cozy gatherings, or simply a quiet afternoon with a cup of tea. With rich brown sugar, creamy buttermilk, and a soft texture that melts in your mouth, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal staple.

📝 The Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk or water
• 3½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Mix brown sugar, shortening, eggs, and buttermilk. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
2. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet.
3. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
4. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; cool on wire rack.

Yields: About 6 dozen cookies

🍂 Why We Love It

These cookies are more than just a sweet treat—they’re a nostalgic nod to simpler times. Whether you're baking for a community event or adding a vintage recipe to your collection, Brown Sugar Drops bring warmth and tradition to every bite.

Nutrition (per cookie):

• Calories: 75 (Calories from Fat 25)
• Fat: 3g (Saturated Fat 1g)
• Cholesterol: 5mg
• Sodium: 40mg
• Carbohydrate: 11g (Dietary Fiber 0g)
• Protein: 1g

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