Ingredients
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2 1/2 c. Planters pecan halves or walnuts
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. water
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. Davis baking powder
1/4 c. Brer Rabbit light molasses
1 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 c. Blue Bonnet margarine
confectioners sugar glaze, tinted with food coloring
colored sprinkles or candies
Preparation
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Finely chop 1 1/2 cups nuts.
Combine flour, chopped nuts and baking powder; set aside.
In saucepan, heat sugar, molasses, water, allspice and cinnamon to a boil.
Remove from heat.
Stir in margarine until melted.
Blend in flour mixture.
Chill 1 hour. Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into 1/8-inch thickness.
With floured cookie cutters, cut out dough.
Place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove from baking sheets; cool.
Frost with sugar glaze and decorate with remaining nuts, sprinkles and candies.
Makes about 6 dozen.
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