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Ingredients

• For the dough:
• 1/2 cup (3 1/4 ounces) vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces) unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) sugar
• 4 ounces (half an 8-once package) cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 4 cups (17 ounces) unbleached all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• For the candy centers:
• 2 cups (14 ounces) sugar
• 1 cup (11 ounces) light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) water
• Food coloring
• A few drops of strong flavoring of your choice (optional)

Description

Serious Eats