Mrs. Schroeder’'s Brown Cookies

By carmen-2

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup shortening
• 1/2 Cup sugar
• 1/2 Cup dark corn syrup
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
• 1/4-1/2 tsp. GROUND CARDAMOM
• 1/2 tsp. PENZEYS CINNAMON
• 21/2 Cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Details

Adapted from penzeys.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Add the corn syrup, eggs, salt and VANILLA and mix well. In a separate bowl, sift together the CARDAMOM, CINNAMON, flour, baking soda and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and beat well. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with your favorite cookie cutters. Bake on greased cookie sheets at 350° for 8-12 minutes, depending on size of cutouts.

Prep. time: 10 minutes plus 2 hours chilling time
Baking time: 8-12 minutes per sheet
Yield: 3 dozen


Nutritional Information:
Servings 18; Serving Size 2 cookies (44g); Calories 180; Calories from fat 60; Total fat 7g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 135mg; Carbohydrate 26g; Dietary Fiber <1g; Sugars 8g; Protein 3g.

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