target | | Christmas Cookies 2 3/4 cups of flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon of cloves
1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon of cardamom
1/2 cup of finely chopped mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup of chopped nuts
1 cup of corn syrup
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind
1 egg, beaten |
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Preheat your oven to 400ºF. Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Stir in the candied fruits and nuts. In a separate bowl, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, lemon juice, grated rind, and egg, mix well. Add flour fruit mixture and mix well. Cut out circles of waxed paper, about 4 inches in diameter, grease them and arrange about 2 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of dough on each paper circle, spread dough to within 1/4 inch of outer edge of paper circle. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned and firm to touch. Cool, then decorate as desired. Makes 2 dozen |
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