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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare 3 cookie sheets with silicone mats or nonstick sprayed parchment paper.
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In a mixer with a whisk attachment, mix shortening and egg yolk for 3 to 4 minutes or until airy.
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Then add sugar, orange liquor, bourbon and salt, mixing again for 2 to 3 minutes until well mixed.
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Remove from mixer.
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Then in a bowl, combine flour and baking soda, whisking until well mixed.
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Once flour/baking soda is mixed, add sugar/shortening and mix well until all flour has been evenly mixed into sugar liquid.
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After mixing, allow mixture to sit in refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes.
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After cooling, roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness with a rolling pin on a clean flour counter.
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Cut into desired cookie shapes, then repeat process until all dough is cut.
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Next, place cookies on prepared cookie sheets 3 to 4 inches apart.
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Finally blend cinnamon, ginger, and brown sugar in a small bowl until well mixed.
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Then brush cookie with the whisked egg and finish with topping, spreading evenly.
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Then bake for about 15 minutes or until done.
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Finish with powdered sugar, serve with eggnog and enjoy.
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From Food Network Kitchen: To ensure the best results, this recipe has been altered from what was originally published.
