Spicy rolled cookies. Frost with your favorite vanilla icing.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 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
PREPARATION:
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.