MORAVIAN SPICE COOKIES
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
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.
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chef siviki
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spice cookies. They're a delicious and festive treat.
Cindy Floyd
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. They're a nice change of pace from the usual chocolate chip cookie.
Daniel Ngugi
[email protected]These cookies are a bit dry. I would add a little bit of butter or oil to the dough next time.
Zainab Zainuba
[email protected]I found that these cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Taimoor Jan
[email protected]These cookies are a bit crumbly, so be careful when you're handling them. They're still delicious, though!
Gary Nelson
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy treat.
Nabayemba Juliet
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or tea. They're also great for snacking on.
Carolyne Rosedale
[email protected]I love the way these cookies smell when they're baking. They fill the whole house with a warm and inviting aroma.
waqasmalhi
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover Moravian spice blend. They're also a great gift idea.
Ace_ZERO
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
Rehaan Baloch
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and special.
Latoya Malcolm
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful appearance.
Zafar Zafar
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and flavorful, and they always get rave reviews from my friends and family.
Shazia Naveed
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spice cookies, but these were surprisingly good. The Moravian spice blend is very well-balanced and not overpowering.
Naren Shrestha
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The Moravian spice blend gives them a warm and comforting flavor.
Favour Samson
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The Moravian spice blend is really special. They're also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
Jabran Mirza
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so flavorful and have the perfect amount of spice. I'll definitely be making them again.