MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES

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Make and share this Moravian Christmas Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 100 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dark molasses
1 1/3 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup lard or 1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon orange extract
4 -5 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon mace
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon clove

Steps:

  • Combine molasses, sugar, lard and soda dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water over low heat. Melt and cool.
  • Add orange extract. Gradually add flour sifted with spices.
  • Dough should be firm.
  • Mix and knead thoroughly.
  • Cover well and set in cool place to ripen.
  • Roll small amounts of dough to 1/16" - 1/8" thick on a well floured board.
  • Cut into shapes with floured cutters. Use old-fashioned cookie cutters for added interest.
  • Place on greased tins, smoothing out any air bubbles.
  • Bake at 350° for 12 minutes or until light brown--watch carefully.

LNC Diruzzo
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These cookies are a delicious and festive way to celebrate Christmas. I highly recommend them!


Umesh Sah
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


Ulises Alvarez
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These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're individually wrapped and they look really festive.


Louise Brits
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These cookies are so pretty! I love the way the jam filling peeks out from the top.


DonatorchetoBG
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I'm not a huge fan of nuts, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The spices and the jam filling really balance out the flavor.


Fruit Gena
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites. They're also a fun and easy project to do with kids.


Vkook Omega
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Usama Khanbhai
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The nuts and spices give them a really complex flavor.


Laxmi Neupane
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so flavorful and unique.


TFG RAKIB YT 22
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so simple to make, yet they always turn out perfect.


Sayeed Naweed
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These Moravian Christmas cookies were a hit at our holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the crispy edges and the chewy centers.


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