Moravian Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Moravian Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. butter and shortening, mixed; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 1 pt. black molasses; 7 1/2 c. sifted flour; 4 Tbsp. ground cloves; 4 Tbsp. ground cinnamon; 4 Tbsp. ground ginger; 1 tsp. salt; 1 Tbsp. soda; 1/4 c. boiling water

Servings: persons

3/4 c. butter and shortening, mixed
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 pt. black molasses
7 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 Tbsp. ground cloves
4 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
4 Tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. soda
1/4 c. boiling water

1
Cream butter and shortening with sugar.
2
Add molasses.
3
Add soda to boiling water and add to creamed mixture.
4
Sift flour with spices and salt.
5
Add small amount at a time to creamed mixture and work in well.
6
Work well with hands and knead dough well.
7
Cover and store in a cold place overnight and longer if you don't want to bake all at one time.
8
Roll to infinite thinness on board.
9
(Board should be covered with cloth stretched tight and tacked on edges of board.)
10
Flour board (cloth) evenly before rolling out cookies. Bake on a greased cookie sheet in 375u00b0 oven for a few minutes or just until they begin to brown.

2313

kcal

Calories

Fat

401

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. butter and shortening, mixed, 3/4 c. brown sugar, 1 pt. black molasses, 7 1/2 c. sifted flour, and more.

Yes, Moravian 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.

Moravian Christmas Cookies

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