Moravian Christmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Moravian Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. molasses; 6 to 8 c. plain flour; 1/4 lb. brown sugar; 2 tsp. cloves; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. ginger; 1 tsp. mace; 1/3 tsp. nutmeg; 1/3 c. lard; 1/3 stick butter; 2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 2 tsp. vinegar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 c. molasses
6 to 8 c. plain flour
1/4 lb. brown sugar
2 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. mace
1/3 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. lard
1/3 stick butter
2 tsp. soda, dissolved in 2 tsp. vinegar

1
Melt lard and add to molasses.
2
Add vinegar-soda mix.
3
Cut up butter and work with sugar and a little flour until there are no lumps.
4
Add to other mixture.
5
Add enough flour so you can stick finger in dough and it will not stick.
6
Roll paper thin on well-floured cloth.
7
Cut with cookie cutters.
8
Bake in 300u00b0 oven for 5 to 10 minutes, just until done.
9
Cool on pan a few minutes. Store in tightly covered box.

729

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 1/2 c. molasses, 6 to 8 c. plain flour, 1/4 lb. brown sugar, 2 tsp. cloves, 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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