Moravian Christmas Cakes

1. 1

   Add the sugar to the molasses and mix well.

2. 2

   Add lard and butter which has been melted and cooled.

3. 3

   Sift the spices and soda with a little flour and add the molasses mixture, stirring in well.

4. 4

   Then add the rest of the flour until you have a stiff dough.

5. 5

   Let stand overnight.

6. 6

   Roll very thin on a floured board; cut in shapes with cookie cutters and bake on greased tins in moderate oven at 350u00b0.

7. 7

   This recipe makes about 6 pounds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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