Sweet and Spicy Christmas Cookies

4 dozen

⅓ cup unsalted butter softened ½ cup butter flavor shortening 1 cup powdered sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon cinnamon extract 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon Cardamom 2½ cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Using Cuisinart standing mixer mix butter, shortening, sugar, egg, cinnamon extract, cayenne, and cardamom. Blend in flour and salt mixing well. Place 1 tablespoon cookie dough on ungreased cookie sheet leaving at least an inch between each cookie. Bake 6-7 minutes or until they are set and light brown. Place on plate to cool.