Citrus - Ginger Cookies

Citrus - Ginger Cookies 1 cup butter flavor all vegetable shortening 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 egg 2 tbsp light corn syrup 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups flour 3 tsp ground ginger 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp fresh grated orange peel 1/2 tsp fresh lemon peel 1/2 tsp fresh grated lime peel Combine shortening and sugar in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended. Beat in egg, corn syrup, and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour, ginger, and baking soda in a small bowl. Add to creamed mixture. Add orange, lemon, and lime peel until well blended. Shape dough into two rolls about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Heat oven to 350 F. Slice dough about 1/8 inch thick. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool on cookie sheets for 4 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks. Yield: about 7 dozen cookies