Hot Lips Cookies

Name: Hot Lips Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups finely chopped cashews

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups finely chopped cashews

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flours, baking powder, baking soda, cayenne and pepper; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cashews (dough will be crumbly). Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
2

Shape into four 8-in. logs; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour longer or until firm.
3

Unwrap dough; gently cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4

. Bake at 325° for 12-16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.