pepper cookies i

ingredients

• servings: 3
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup finely ground almonds
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup corn syrup

recipe

• combine the flour, almonds, baking soda, spices and salt.
• in a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. beat in the egg, beat in the corn syrup. gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
• cover and chill for 8 hours.
• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (180 degrees c).
• on a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. using cookie cutters, cut into shapes and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly colored. transfer to wire racks to cool.