MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES
A very large recipe for gingerbread-molasses-type Christmas cookies from the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania area. A full batch makes more than 12 dozen. With medium cookie cutters, a quarter recipe made 74 cookies.
Provided by ARBethany
Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes American Cookie Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 144
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sift flour, cinnamon, and ginger together in a large bowl. Add sugar and mix well. Work lard and butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender.
- Combine vinegar and baking soda in a small bowl; mix to dissolve. Add mixture to the flour mixture in the bowl. Add molasses and mix thoroughly. Place dough in the refrigerator until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Roll dough out very thin on a floured surface. Cut into shapes using fancy cookie cutters.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
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Kayani Bhi
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are delicious and they were a hit at my holiday party. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
momo Colombus
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! The dough is so soft and the filling is so flavorful. I'll definitely be making them again.
Imran M Killer
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Fatema Khanom
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them!
Margie Hernandez
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm so glad I tried them because they're delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.
Moiz Asim
[email protected]These cookies are absolutely delicious! The dough is so soft and flavorful, and the filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I'll definitely be making these again.
James W. Weeks
[email protected]I was looking for a new Christmas cookie recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. The cookies are delicious and they look so festive. I'm sure they'll be a hit at our holiday party.
Intizar Hussin
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the texture is perfect. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Md Rifad Hossain
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but these cookies are an exception. The dried fruit and spices give them a really unique and delicious flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.
zameer ul hassan Turabi
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the nuts add a nice crunch. I highly recommend them!
GF mostakim
[email protected]These Moravian Christmas cookies were a hit at our holiday party! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I'll definitely be making them again next year.