Lady Bugs

Makes 2 dozen cookies

3/4	cup shortening
1/2	cup sugar
1/4	cup honey
1	egg
1/2	teaspoon vanilla
2	cups all-purpose flour
1/3	cup cornmeal
1	teaspoon baking powder
1/2	teaspoon salt
	Orange and black icings
	Miniature yellow candy-coated chocolate pieces

Beat shortening, sugar and honey in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until well blended. Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Add to shortening mixture; mix at low speed until blended. Shape dough into disc. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill 2 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Divide dough into 24 equal sections. Shape each piece into 2X1-1/4-inch oval-shaped ball. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.
Decorate cookies with orange and black icings and candy-coated pieces to resemble lady bugs.

Check out more recipes for Kid-Friendly Recipes

Lady Bugs