Brown Moravian Cookies Recipe
Summary
Main IngredientMilk Product
Ingredients
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup lard
1 1/2 cups light molasses
1/2 teaspoon cider vinegar
Directions
Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together into a large bowl.
Add brown sugar; mix well.
Cut in butter and lard.
Add molasses and vinegar gradually, mixing well.
Chill dough thoroughly.
Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll out about 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
Cut with fancy cookie cutters.
Transfer to greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350°F 8 to 10 minutes.
Add brown sugar; mix well.
Cut in butter and lard.
Add molasses and vinegar gradually, mixing well.
Chill dough thoroughly.
Using a small amount of dough at a time, roll out about 1/8 inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
Cut with fancy cookie cutters.
Transfer to greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350°F 8 to 10 minutes.