Ribbon Cookiescookies 2 1/2 cup flour 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup shortening; softened 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg; unbeaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup candied cherries; snipped, or maraschino c 1 oz unsweetened chocolate; melted, 1 square 2 tablespoon poppy seeds Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Cream shortening until light and fluffy, gradually adding sugar. Stir in egg and vanilla; beat well. Blend in flour mixture. Divide dough into 3 parts. Add cherries to one, chocolate to second, and poppy seeds to third. Into bottom of waxed paper lined 9x5x3-inch pan, pack cherry mixture evenly, then chocolate, then poppy seed. Refrigerate at least 24 hours. Remove dough from pan; cut in half lengthwise, then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. On ungreased cookie sheets, bake 8-10 minutes or till very light brown at 400~. Makes 6-7 dozen. |
