Half Moons Iii Recipe

Name: Half Moons Iii
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lard; 1 cup white sugar; 2 cups molasses; 1 cup sour cream; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 pinch salt; 7 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 cup lard
1 cup white sugar
2 cups molasses
1 cup sour cream
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 pinch salt
7 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped pecans

1
In a very large bowl, cream together the lard and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the molasses and sour cream. Combine the cinnamon, allspice, cloves, baking soda, salt and flour. Stir dry ingredients into the molasses mixture until they are completely absorbed, then fold in the pecans. Cover dough and chill overnight.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out with a half moon cookie cutter or cut into circles, then cut the circles in half. Place cookies at least 1 inch apart onto unprepared cookie sheets.
3
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

1266

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup lard, 1 cup white sugar, 2 cups molasses, 1 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Half Moons Iii falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Half Moons Iii

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