Brown Cookies Recipe

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   Combine molasses, honey, lard and sugar in a heavy sauce pan.

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   Place over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, till mix begins to foam and bubble.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and let cold 15 min.

4. 4

   In a large bowl combine flour, salt, baking soda, and baking pwdr.

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   Add in whole Large eggs to molasses mix; pour at once into flour mix.

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   Stir till a soft dough forms.

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   Divide dough in half.

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   Wrap each half separately in plastic wrap.

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   Chill at least 2 hrs (preferably over night).

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    Preheat the oven tp 400 degrees F.

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    Roll out half piece of dough at a time on a heavily floured board to thickness of about 1/8 inch.

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    Cut into rectangles about 2x3 inches in size.

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    Place on a greased baking sheet.

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    Beat egg yolk with 2t water.

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    Brush cookies with egg mix.

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    Decorate the tops of cookies with almonds and candied lemon peel.

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    Bake for 6 to 8 min, watching closely because these bake very quickly and will burn before you know it.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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