Speculaasjes(Dutch Christmas Cookies; Makes 6 Dozen Cookies)  
["1 c. shortening", "1 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "1/4 c. dairy sour cream", "2 1/4 c. sifted flour", "1/4 tsp. baking soda", "1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 tsp. allspice", "1/4 tsp. cloves", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg"]
["Cream shortening and sugar; blend in sour cream.", "Mix and sift dry ingredients (do not use electric beater, too stiff).", "Divide dough into 4 parts.", "Wrap in foil.", "Chill several hours.", "Work with 1 portion at a time.", "Roll out thin.", "Cut into fancy shapes. Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 10 minutes.", "Roll scrapes in a ball and chill before using."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "sour cream", "flour", "baking soda", "cinnamon", "allspice", "cloves", "nutmeg"]