The recipe of the Pepper Cookies (for 4 people)

Ingredients:
-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
-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.

 
Enjoy yours meal!
Paul