Bran Drop Cookies

1 cup bran

1/2 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon soda

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon clove

1/4 cup molasses

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup melted shortening

1/4 cup milk

Mix in order given, drop from tablespoon, two inches apart, on greased pan, and bake in a hot oven twelve minutes.

Cheese Drops

2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup grated cheese 1/4 cup dried and sifted crumbs

1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon mustard Few grains cayenne

Whites of 2 eggs

Cream butter and cheese together; mix crumbs with seasonings and add to cheese; fold in the stiffly beaten whites of eggs. Drop from a teaspoon on a greased baking sheet about two inches apart, and bake in a moderate oven about twelve minutes. Serve with soup or salad.

Chocolate Cookies

2 squares chocolate 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup brown sugar 1 egg well beaten

1/4 cup milk

2 cups flour

2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Put chocolate with shortening in mixing bowl and place over hot water until melted; add other ingredients in order given. Chill, roll thin, and cut with fancy cutter. Bake in a moderate oven about ten minutes.

Raisin Drop Cookies

3 tablespoons shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg well beaten

2 tablespoons milk 1 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup raisins seeded and chopped

Cream the shortening and sugar; add egg and milk, and beat well; add flour, baking powder, and cinnamon sifted together; add raisins; beat well, drop from a teaspoon two inches apart on a greased baking sheet, and bake in a moderate oven about twelve minutes.