Preheat oven to 325.

In a large bowl, beat shortening and butter with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

Add egg whites and honey; beat until smooth.

Beat in food coloring, if desired.
Combine flour, garlic powder and cheese.

Beat into shortening mixture.

Stir in more food coloring if you like.
Roll dough into a ball, divide into 36 pieces.

Flour your hands and roll the pieces into balls.

Place on an ungreased cookie sheet, flatten with a floured fork in a crisscross design.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Bake about 10 minutes, until firm.

Remove from oven and slide a spatula under each one so cookies don't stick to the pan

Turn off the heat and leave in the oven about 5 minutes.

* Note: For extra crunchy cookies, use only 1/2 cup shortening and 1/2 teaspoon butter