This International dessert features Shortening 2 1/4 c Brown sugar, Molasses 8 c Flour, Cloves 1 tablespoon Cinnamon, Ginger 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda, Dissolved in: 1 teaspoon Vinegar. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Moravian Christmas Cookies
Description
This International dessert features Shortening 2 1/4 c Brown sugar, Molasses 8 c Flour, Cloves 1 tablespoon Cinnamon, Ginger 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda, Dissolved in: 1 teaspoon Vinegar. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Use a mixture of butter and lard for the shortening.
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Sift the flour and spices together.
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Add sugar and mix well.
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Work in the shortening with the finger tips or with a pastry blender.
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Add baking soda and molasses and mix thoroughly.
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Chill.
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Roll very thin on floured board and cut with fancy cookie cutters.
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Bake at 350-F about 10 minutes
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1756.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 120.0g185%
- Saturated Fat 40.8g204%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 36.0mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 216.0g72%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 216.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.