Easy Ladybug Cookies Recipe: Yields 2 Dozen

Lady Bugs

YIELD Makes 2 dozen cookies

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt Orange and black icings Miniature yellow candy-coated chocolate pieces

PREPARATION:

1. Beat shortening, sugar and honey in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well blended. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture; mix at low speed until blended. Shape dough into disc. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Divide dough into 24 equal sections. Shape each piece into 2X1-1/4-inch oval-shaped ball. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
4. Decorate cookies with orange and black icings and candy-coated pieces to resemble lady bugs.

This recipe appears in: Cooking with Kids