Sugar Cookies South Africa

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A spicy sugar cookie from south africa. the addition of brandy and port wine make these unique. posted for zwt 2006. cooking time does not include chilling the dough before rolling.

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Steps

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Preheat oven 400f.

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In bowl , cream butter and shortening.

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Add cloves , ginger , cinnamon , allspice , and orange peel.

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Mix well.

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Beat in eggs , sugar , and almonds.

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In another bowl , sift together flour , baking soda , salt , and baking powder.

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Add to butter mixture alternately with the brandy and wine.

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Chill dough for about 30 minutes to an hour , or until firm enough to roll.

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Turn chilled dough out on a floured board and roll until the dough is very thin.

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Using pastry cutters , cut the dough into desired shapes.

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Bake on greased cookie sheets for 10-15 minutes , or until nicely browned.

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Ingredients

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shortening, butter, clove, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, orange zest, eggs, sugar, ground almonds, flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder, brandy, port wine