Moravian Christmas Cookies

Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
International-style sweet and satisfying dessert that brings home-style flavor to your table
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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.

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Moravian Christmas Cookies

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 1756.8

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

  1. Use a mixture of butter and lard for the shortening.
  2. Sift the flour and spices together.
  3. Add sugar and mix well.
  4. Work in the shortening with the finger tips or with a pastry blender.
  5. Add baking soda and molasses and mix thoroughly.
  6. Chill.
  7. Roll very thin on floured board and cut with fancy cookie cutters.
  8. 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.

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