Pepper Cookies I

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

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.