Pepper Cookies I

12 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the flour, almonds, baking soda, spices and salt.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Beat in the egg, beat in the corn syrup. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
  3. 3
    Cover and chill for 8 hours.
  4. 4
    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  5. 5
    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.

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