Christmas Cookies

German Christmas Cookies

3 cups	flour
4	eggs (beaten)
2 cups	brown sugar
1 cup	clear corn syrup
1/4 cup	melted shortening
Beat above ingredients until blended well
Mix ingredients below thoroughly and add to mix
1 cup	chopped nuts(pecans work)
1/4 teaspoon	baking soda
1/2 teaspoon	salt
1 teaspoon	nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon	allspice
1/2 teaspoon	cinnamon

Pour into 2 8x8 pan for thick cookies or
Pour into 13x9 pan for thinner cookies.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 mins.

Icing
1/2 stick of butter melted
add powdered sugar and vanilla to taste

Pour/spread onto cookies and garnish with
"nonpareils" sprinkles (tiny multi-colored balls)

Cut into squares, pour a big class of ice cold milk and enjoy!