German Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: German Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. white sugar; 2 c. lard; 2 c. molasses (Brer Rabbit orange label); 1 c. milk; 3 tsp. soda in Tbsp. vinegar with pinch of salt; 8 c. flour; 3 eggs, beaten in 1 at a time; rind of 2 lemons; 3 tsp. cinnamon; 2 tsp. cloves; 2 tsp. cardamon; 1 tsp. ginger

Servings: persons

3 c. white sugar
2 c. lard
2 c. molasses (Brer Rabbit orange label)
1 c. milk
3 tsp. soda in Tbsp. vinegar with pinch of salt
8 c. flour
3 eggs, beaten in 1 at a time
rind of 2 lemons
3 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cardamon
1 tsp. ginger

1
Mix all the ingredients and then all the flour to make a medium stiff dough.
2
Let stand overnight in a cold place or refrigerator.
3
In the morning shape into 6 or 8 balls and roll out ball in rectangular shape and cut diagonally with spatula or fork shaped cookies.
4
Roll cookie dough thin for crisp cookies and roll thicker for soft cookies.
5
Mix 1 egg in small dish with fork.
6
Dip fork in beaten egg and make tine marks across top of each cookie. Place on cookie sheet and bake at 375u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.

2599

kcal

Calories

Fat

552

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. white sugar, 2 c. lard, 2 c. molasses (Brer Rabbit orange label), 1 c. milk, and more.

Yes, German Christmas Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Christmas Cookies

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