Best 2 Moravian Spice Cookies Recipes

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Moravian Spice Cookies are a traditional holiday delicacy that has been enjoyed for generations. They are known for their unique blend of spices and flavors, which include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. These cookies are often cut into intricate shapes, such as stars, hearts, and trees, and are typically decorated with colorful icing or sprinkles. Moravian Spice Cookies are a delicious and festive addition to any holiday gathering, and are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MORAVIAN SPICE COOKIES



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Crisp, spicy wafer.

Provided by Pam

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Gingerbread Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
½ cup molasses
¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons corn oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Melt butter or margarine over low heat until the butter turns light brown. Add molasses, brown sugar and oil, stirring to melt the sugar. Transfer to a mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice and baking soda. Mix well. Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, and beat until just blended.
  • Put the dough onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; flatten it into a disk and wrap it up. Let dough rest at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before rolling. NOTE: Dough can be made up to three days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before rolling.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Divide dough in half and rewrap the unused portion. Roll out the dough on a floured surface as thin as possible, less than 1/16 inch. Cut out cookies with a small 2-inch cutter and place them about 1/4 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake one sheet at a time for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cookies are crisp and just beginning to brown on the edges. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough. Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 24.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

MORAVIAN SPICE COOKIES



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These cookies are hailed to be the "worlds thinnest cookies".;or so says the history of cookies book. These cookies have ingredients you would not expect to find in cookies , such as mustard and pepper- I know who would have thought. They are also frozen between the rolling and the preparation . This recipe makes a lot of...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cookies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 c molasses, your choice dark or light
1 large egg yolk
6 Tbsp butter, room temperature
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 2/3 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp each, ground ginger and ground cloves
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 dash(es) ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp each, white pepper and ground mustard

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl beat together the brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add molasses and egg yolk and beat well until combine.
  • 2. In another bowl combine the flour and all remaining ingredients,blend well and add to the molasses mixture in small amounts at a time. Dough will be loose and crumbly. Gently press dough to make a soft mound then take 1/3 of the dough and place on a piece of parchment paper;pat into a rectangle. Place another piece of paper on top and roll as thin as possible (1/16-inch thick). Repeat with remaining dough.
  • 3. Gently peel back top paper,replace paper and freeze for 30 minutes. Remove from freezer remove top paper and cut cookies with a 2-inch round or other cookie cutter. Place cookie on a clean piece of parchment paper on cookie sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • 4. Heat oven to 325^. Remove cookies from freezer ; sprinkle tops with cinnamon/sugar if desired. Bake for 10 minutes. Yes that is the correct time. But check on them as ovens bake differently. They should be brown but not to dark- this depends on if you used light or dark molasses and brown sugar. If you do not cinnamon/sugar the tops. You can frost with a glaze when cooled.
  • 5. Glaze: 1 c. sifted powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond flavoring(extract) 1 1/2 Tablespoons water as needed (milk will make the frosting too soft Blend sugar,salt and flavoring, add water to desired spreading consistency.

Tips:

- **Use fresh spices:** Ground spices lose their flavor over time, so be sure to use fresh spices for the best results. - **Don't overmix the dough:** Overmixing the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - **Chill the dough before baking:** Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much. - **Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature:** Baking the cookies at a moderate temperature will help them bake evenly without burning. - **Let the cookies cool completely before frosting:** Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Moravian Spice Cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their unique blend of spices, these cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a special cookie to bake, give Moravian Spice Cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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