Pepita Christmas Crisps

Pepita Christmas Crisps Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Directions:
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except pepitas and mix well. Stir in pepitas and cranberries.

Shape dough into a 2-inch diameter log. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 2 to 3 hours or up to one week.

Slice into 1/4-inch slices.

Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes, or until edges are lightly brown.

Cool on sheet for one minute and then move to wire rack to cool.

Makes 3 dozen Pepitas Christmas Crisp Cookies.