1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in eggs, milk and orange rind. 4. Stir together baking powder, spices, salt and flour; mix into sugar mixture. 5. Stir in raisins and nuts (optional). 6. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. 7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until done. 8. Remove from baking sheets to wire rack and cool. 9. Store in airtight tins. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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